Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm
The 120mm focal length combined with extra-low dispersion elements delivers exceptional sharpness and a smooth bokeh for medium-format portraiture, though its 0.5x magnification limits true macro capability. A weather-resistant build and optical image stabilization ensure reliable handheld performance in challenging conditions. This lens is best for studio portrait photographers who prioritize edge-to-edge clarity and subject isolation over extreme close-up detail.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 120 |
| Focal Length Max | 120 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/120 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | G |
| Format | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | LM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Max Magnification | 0.5x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm | 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 | 120mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/120 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | G | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 980 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | LM | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | macro | 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 120mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Macro 120mm | 53.7 | 0.6 | 45.2 | 13.6 | 21 | 0.6 | 63.4 | 33.3 | 34.8 | 83.4 |
| 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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