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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 price

Released Sep 2021

vs

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Mar 2025

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 3.5 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

6categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 4 categories
  • AGF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 275 cm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (580 g vs 1375 g)

Key specs at a glance

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WRFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length500 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/5.6f/1.4
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization6 stopsNo
Weight1375 g580 g
Min Focus275 cm30 cm
Filter Size95 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

105 × 247 mm

1375 g (3.03 lb / 48.50 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

81 × 131 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 116mm longer and 24mm wider than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 795 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 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

Use caseGF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WRFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
2.5Limited
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

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 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Weight

    580 g vs 1375 g — lower is better

  • Length

    131 mm vs 246.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 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 F1.4 GM

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 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?

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Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
500 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
500 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5.6
f/1.4+4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/5.6
f/1.4+4 stops wider
Elements
21
14
Groups
14
11
Special elements
5 ED, 2 Super ED
Aspherical, ED
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
275 cm
30 cm−245 cm less
Max magnification
0.2 ×+33%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
6 stops
0 stops
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
1375 g
580 g−795 g less
Length
246.5 mm
131 mm−116 mm less
Diameter
104.5 mm
81 mm−24 mm less
Filter thread size
95 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Sony E
Format coverage
Medium Format
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.