Best Lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50SII, GFX 100S and GFX 100 Cameras

Fujifilm dares to be different. After they had introduced the X-mount for mirrorless APS-C cameras in 2012, they didn’t go for full frame, but introduced the Fujifilm GFX50S in 2016 as their first mirrorless medium format camera, based on the new Fujifilm G-mount. Current camera models include the entry-level Fujifilm GFX50S II, the compact Fujifilm GFX100S II and the flagship Fujifilm GFX100 II, with the latter two models featuring a 102 megapixel sensor. 

This page provides an overview of the still somewhat limited catalog of medium format G-mount lenses. These are mostly autofocus lenses, but selected manual focus lenses may also be included. Manual focus lenses are marked by an asterisk (*), purely mechanical lenses with no digital coupling to the camera by a double asterisk (**).

For every lens, the following major characteristics are given:

  • Focal length.
  • Maximum aperture. It has a strong influence on the lighting conditions under which the lens can be used, and how shallow the depth of field can be. Fast lenses also tend to be much bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Green labels indicate fast lenses (> f/2), red labels indicate slow lenses (< f/4).
  • Filter size. It serves as a representative of the length, diameter and weight of the lens. Green labels indicate compact lenses (filter size < 60 mm), red labels indicate big lenses (> 70 mm).
  • Minimum focus distance (MFD). It has a major influence on the magnification that can be achieved, as well as the depth of field.
  • Another important point is of course the price, but it is different in every market and currency. Instead, plenty of links to independent reviews are provided to help you find the best lens for your needs.

1 Prime lenses

Lenses with a fixed focal length.

1.1 Fisheye lenses

Ultra wide angle lenses with purposeful strong distortions.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews

1.2 Wide angle lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm 4 R LM WR 82 mm 0.38 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm 3.5 R WR 58 mm 0.32 m DR
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 45 mm 2.8 R WR 62 mm 0.45 m  

1.3 Standard lenses

Lenses with a focal length similar to the image sensor diagonal of 55 mm. Images created with these lenses are generally perceived as looking natural.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 50 mm 3.5 R LM WR 62 mm 0.55 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 55 mm 1.7 R WR 77 mm 0.50 m TP
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 63 mm 2.8 R WR 62 mm 0.50 m  

1.4 Telephoto lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 80 mm 1.7 R WR 77 mm 0.70 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 110 mm 2 R LM WR 77 mm 0.90 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 250 mm 4 R LM OIS WR 82 mm 1.40 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 500 mm 5.6 R LM OIS WR 95 mm 2.75 m AP, TP

1.5 Macro lenses

Lenses with a high magnification.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 120 mm 4 R LM OIS WR Macro 72 mm 0.45 m  

1.6 Tilt shift lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm 5.6 T/S 105 mm 0.30 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 110 mm 5.6 T/S Macro 72 mm 0.43 m  

2 Zoom lenses

Lenses with a variable focal length.

2.1 Wide angle zoom lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 20-35 mm 4 R WR 82 mm 0.35 m TP

2.2 Standard zoom lenses

Zoom range from moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 32-64 mm 4 R LM WR 77 mm 0.50-0.60 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 35-70 mm 4.5-5.6 WR 62 mm 0.35 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 45-100 mm 4 R LM OIS WR 82 mm 0.65-0.82 m  

2.3 Superzoom lenses

Like standard zooms, but with an approximately 10x zoom range.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews

2.4 Telephoto zoom lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 100-200 mm 5.6 R LM OIS WR 67 mm 0.60-1.60 m  

3 Teleconverters

Teleconverters extend the focal length of matching telephoto lenses by a certain factor.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 1.4X   TC WR n/a n/a  

References

The linked reviews are by Amateur Photographer (AP), CameraLabs (CL), DPReview (DP), LensTip (LT), OpticalLimits (OL), The Phoblographer (TP), and others. LensTip and OpticalLimits focus on laboratory testing, the others on real-world photography.