Fujifilm Fujinon GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR 45mm
Weighing just 490g with a weather-resistant build that operates down to -10°C, the 45mm f/2.8 (36mm equivalent) delivers exceptional sharpness and Nano GI coating to suppress ghosting and flare. Its fast f/2.8 aperture and compact form make it a portable, reliable companion for unpredictable environments. This lens is best for street and documentary photographers who want a durable, wide-angle prime for FUJIFILM G Mount systems.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 2020100/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent contrast and color. No complaints were reported.
- Lens is sharp with great contrast and color.
- Lightweight and suitable for medium format.
- Has character and complements a kit with 120mm.
- No complaints or defects mentioned.
- Q1 2019100/100
Buyers in Q1 2019 praised this lens as outstanding, versatile, and perfect for the GFx system, with excellent build and results.
- Lens is outstanding and versatile for the GFx system.
- Well-made with great results on the 50r.
- Perfect 35mm equivalent in medium format.
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/45 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm G |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.14x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm Fujinon GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR 45mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/45 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 490 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm Fujinon GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR 45mm | 53.7 | 1.9 | 57.7 | 13.6 | 21 | 2.1 | 96.1 | 33.3 | 52.2 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.4 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 68.7 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 75.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 63.4 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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