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 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- AGF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 40 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Diameter (87 mm vs 89 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 110 mm)
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
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 2mm longer and 2mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift) is 8 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
770 g vs 778 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 110 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.17 ×
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 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR (Tilt-Shift)
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.