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 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 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
GF 80mm F1.7 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 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Min focus distance (70 cm vs 275 cm)
- AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.7 vs f/5.6)
- AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.7 vs f/5.6)
- AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Length (99.2 mm vs 255.5 mm)
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
for scale
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 156mm shorter and 10mm narrower than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 540 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 80mm F1.7 R WR
- ✓
Min focus distance
70 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.7 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.7 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
99.2 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
795 g vs 1335 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
94.7 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED
- ✓
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 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 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 80mm F1.7 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.