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
Fujifilm
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR — 50–140mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 6.6 years newer.
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Wins
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Wins
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Length (99.2 mm vs 189 mm)
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 70 cm)
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareGF 80mm F1.7 R WR
⌀95 × 99 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
⌀70 × 189 mm
995 g (2.19 lb / 35.10 oz)
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 90mm shorter and 25mm wider than XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR.
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 200 g lighter than XF 50-140mm F2.8 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 80mm F1.7 R WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Length
99.2 mm vs 189 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 995 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 94.7 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × 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 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
XF 50-140mm F2.8 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
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 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.