Fujifilm
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Fujifilm GFX Mount
Medium-format tilt-shift with ±8.5° tilt and ±11mm shift for architecture and product work.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Apr 2019
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 3.1 years newer.
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Wins
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.17 ×)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 30 cm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 770 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀89 × 110 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 10mm shorter and 1mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 75 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 ED
- ✓
Length
110 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 770 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Pros
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.