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GF 32-64mm F4 R LM

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM — 32–64mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Jan 2017

vs

Fujifilm

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II — 23mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2021

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II is 4.7 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM

Wins

6categories

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

LandscapePortrait

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM wins 1 categories·XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II wins 4 categories
  • BXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • BXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/4)
  • BXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II has lower Weight (375 g vs 875 g)
  • BXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II has lower Length (103 mm vs 173 mm)
  • AGF 32-64mm F4 R LM has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)

Key specs at a glance

GF 32-64mm F4 R LMXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
Focal Length32-64 mm23 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.4
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm X
CoverageMedium FormatAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight875 g375 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm62 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGF 32-64mm F4 R LMXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
Portrait
2.5Limited
6.5Good
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 32-64mm F4 R LM

  • Control ring

    Only GF 32-64mm F4 R LM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 32-64mm F4 R LM supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Weight

    375 g vs 875 g — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Length

    103 mm vs 173 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 32-64mm F4 R LM and XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 32-64mm F4 R LM

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
Focal length (Min)
32 mm
23 mm
Focal length (Max)
64 mm
23 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.4+3 stops wider
Elements
16
10
Groups
12
8
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
Weight
875 g
375 g−500 g less
Length
173 mm
103 mm−70 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
65 mm−5 mm less
Filter thread size
67 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Medium Format
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.