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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 price

Released Jan 2021

vs
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

Portrait

Wins

4categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR wins 3 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 2 categories
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 70 cm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
  • AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
  • AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Length (99.2 mm vs 120 mm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 80mm F1.7 R WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length80 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/1.7f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight795 g695 g
Min Focus70 cm21 cm
Filter Size77 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

95 × 99 mm

795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 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 24-70mm F2.8 GM II shown to scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

88 × 120 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 21mm shorter and 7mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 100 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

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 80mm F1.7 R WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
8.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.0Good
Travel
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical

  • 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

  • Length

    99.2 mm vs 120 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    695 g vs 795 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    88 mm vs 94.7 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 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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
80 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
80 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.7+1.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.7+1.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
12
20
Groups
9
15
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
70 cm
21 cm−49 cm less
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.32 ×2.1× more
Autofocus motor
DC motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
795 g
695 g−100 g less
Length
99.2 mm−21 mm less
120 mm
Diameter
94.7 mm
88 mm−7 mm less
Filter thread size
77 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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.