Fujifilm
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Fujifilm GFX Mount
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR — 45mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2017
Fujifilm
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Fujifilm GFX Mount
World's fastest medium-format autofocus lens — F1.7 portrait prime with 795g body and weather sealing.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2021
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 4 years newer.
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Wins
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Wins
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 70 cm)
- BGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Length (99.2 mm vs 179 mm)
- BGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
- BGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
- AGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 94.7 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareGF 45mm F2.8 R WR
⌀81 × 179 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
⌀95 × 99 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is 80mm longer and 14mm narrower than GF 80mm F1.7 R WR.
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is 125 g heavier than GF 80mm F1.7 R WR.
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 45mm F2.8 R WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 94.7 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Length
99.2 mm vs 179 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.7 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.7 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
795 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.15 ×
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 45mm F2.8 R WR
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.