Fujifilm
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm GFX Mount
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR — 500mm f/5.6 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$2,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 6 months newer.
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Wins
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 275 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 246.5 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀105 × 247 mm
1375 g (3.03 lb / 48.50 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 139mm longer and 18mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 597 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Min focus distance
40 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 246.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 1375 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87 mm vs 104.5 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 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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.