Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR - Lens review and specs

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Fujifilm G Prime medium-format 2021

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80mm

Focal length

f/1.7

Max aperture

795 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.4

f/1.7

f/2.8

Constant Aperture

Aperturef/1.7

f/1.7f/22

Near focus10' 0"

Far focus10' 8"

Total DOF7"

Hyperfocal337' 1"

Subject distance10' 4"

Focal length80 mm

Aperturef/1.7

SensorMedium Format

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Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
Special elements: 1 aspherical, 2 Super ED elements

Focusing

Minimum focus: 70 cm
Max magnification: 0.15×
AF motor: DC motor

Physical

Weight: 795 g
Dimensions: ⌀95mm × 99mm
Filter thread: 77 mm
Hood included: Yes
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Portraits, Weddings

Release year: 2021
Announced: Jan 27, 2021
Approx price: $2299 USD

The best

Ultra-fast f/1.7 portrait prime delivering benchmark resolving power for GFX.

Also

Premium 12-element build with 2 Super ED elements and weather sealing in 795g.

Summary

The Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR is a premier fast short-telephoto prime lens engineered specifically for portrait and fashion photography on the GFX medium format system. Providing an 80mm focal length (equivalent to 63mm in 35mm full-frame format) and an ultra-fast maximum aperture of f/1.7, it offers unprecedented light gathering and dramatic subject isolation with creamy background rendering across medium format imaging sensors.

Its sophisticated optical formula features 12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 high-precision aspherical element and 2 Super ED elements that effectively suppress spherical aberrations and axial chromatic fringing in high-contrast shooting. The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces circular, natural out-of-focus highlights. The lens barrel features a dedicated manual aperture ring with a positive locking mechanism for the Command position and provides a minimum focusing distance of 70cm (700mm) with 0.15x magnification, perfectly suited for flattering studio and environmental portraits.

Engineered for rigorous professional use, the lens is sealed across ten distinct points against dust, moisture, and temperatures down to -10 °C, complemented by a water- and oil-repellent fluorine coating on the front glass element. Weighing approximately 795g with dimensions of 95mm in diameter and 99mm in length, it accepts standard 77mm screw-in filters and maintains exceptional balance on GFX camera bodies, empowering portrait artists with signature medium format depth and plasticity.