Fujifilm
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm GFX Mount
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR — 45–100mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
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 3.6 years newer.
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Wins
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 65 cm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.13 ×)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀89 × 145 mm
985 g (2.17 lb / 34.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 25mm longer and 1mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 290 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR supports it
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 65 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 985 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 144.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 88.9 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.