FUJIFILM GF 63mm F2.8 R WR

Our thoughts

'The word compact isn’t usually associated with medium format, but it can be in the case of this prime. Equivalent to 50mm in full frame terms, it’s extremely sharp at its sweet spot of f/8 and returns attractive images wide-open, albeit without the super dreamy look that can be achieved with wider aperture lenses. Aperture control can be taken from the lens or the camera body and its beautifully damped manual focus ring and weather resistant seals emphasize how well made it is. It’s not the fastest to focus and exhibits vignetting wide-open, nevertheless it’s ideal for GFX users who’d like to find their feet in medium format or fancy a portable standard lens. GF 63mm F2.8 R WR is a standard lens specifically designed for the new G Mount and 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor.'  

The details

The GF lens range, which can cope with resolutions up to 100MP, combines the latest technologies with extensive knowledge accumulated from making XF lenses to deliver the best possible image quality and realize the full potential of the new GFX 50S medium format mirrorless camera. The intuitive controls include a C position on the aperture ring, which allows you to adjust the aperture value with the command dial on the camera body. The A (Auto) and C positions are now lockable and all the lenses are weather and dust resistant, plus they can work in temperatures as low as -10°C for worry-free shooting outdoors. A brass mount has been adopted due to its strength. This new lens series is set to become a professional workhorse.

Standard lens
A standard lens with a 50mm focal length (35mm format equivalent).

Compact and Lightweight design
Measuring 84x71mm and weighing just 405g, this lens combines a compact and lightweight design with the best possible image quality so you can easily take out the medium format camera system..

High image quality
The lens construction of 10 elements in 8 groups (including 1 ED lens) ensures the lens is compact yet still delivers the highest resolving power. Front lens group is shifted together during focusing to achieve highest level of sharpness. Superb levels of detail can be seen from the center to edge of the frame, even with the aperture wide open, plus it also produces stunning front and rear bokeh.

Weather / dust resistant, and -10°C low-temperature operation
The lens features 9 weather resistant seals so you can shoot outdoors in wet, cold or dusty conditions.

Operation
The aperture ring has a C position (Command dial mode). This allows you to control the aperture with the command dial on the camera body. The A (AUTO) and C positions are lockable to prevent incorrect operations.