Fujifilm
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Fujifilm G 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 F1.4 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 priceReleased Feb 2023
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (41 cm vs 70 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 795 g)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Diameter (80.6 mm vs 94.7 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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GF 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 F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 3mm longer and 14mm wider than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 279 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
41 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 795 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/1.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/1.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 94.7 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 99.2 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × 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 F1.4 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 80mm F1.7 R WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.