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
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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 2 months newer.
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Wins
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 70 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.7)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.7)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.15 ×)
- AGF 80mm F1.7 R WR has lower Length (99.2 mm vs 108 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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 9mm shorter and 8mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 17 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 80mm F1.7 R WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Length
99.2 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Min focus distance
40 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
87 mm vs 94.7 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 795 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.17 × 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
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 80mm F1.7 R 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.