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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 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II is 5.7 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM

Wins

5categories

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

PortraitSports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM wins 1 categories·XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II wins 4 categories
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Weight (445 g vs 875 g)
  • AGF 32-64mm F4 R LM has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Length (112 mm vs 173 mm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 32-64mm F4 R LMXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal Length32-64 mm56 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.2
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm X
CoverageMedium FormatAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight875 g445 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGF 32-64mm F4 R LMXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
5.0Fair
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

  • 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 56mm F1.2 R WR II

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Weight

    445 g vs 875 g — lower is better

  • Length

    112 mm vs 173 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

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 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

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 56mm F1.2 R WR II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 32-64mm F4 R LM

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal length (Min)
32 mm
56 mm
Focal length (Max)
64 mm
56 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Elements
16
14
Groups
12
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 56mm F1.2 R 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 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Weight
875 g
445 g−430 g less
Length
173 mm
112 mm−61 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM
XF 56mm F1.2 R 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.