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
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
762mm-equiv. super-telephoto at only 1335g with 5.5-stop OIS and linear AF.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 275 cm)
- AGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- AGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- AGF 45mm F2.8 R WR has lower Weight (920 g vs 1335 g)
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
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is 77mm shorter and 24mm narrower than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is 415 g lighter than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS 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 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
920 g vs 1335 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
179 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.15 × — higher 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 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
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.