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Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

Distinguished by its impressive speed, the FUJIFILM GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR is a short portrait-length prime for the G-mount GFX mirrorless medium format system. The bright f/1.7 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also benefits depth of field control for precise selective focus applications. Optically, the lens uses a pair of low dispersion elements and one aspherical element, which correct a variety of aberrations and help to achieve high sharpness and clarity. Additionally, despite its fast design, this lens is also relatively compact and lightweight for handheld use and sports a weather-sealed design for working in trying weather conditions.

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FUJIFILM GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR Specs:

Focal Length 80mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 63mm)
Maximum Aperture f/1.7
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Mount FUJIFILM G
Angle of View 37.7°
Minimum Focus Distance 2.3' / 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.15x
Optical Design 12 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 9, Rounded
Focus Type Autofocus
Image Stabilization No
Filter Size 77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 3.7 x 3.9" / 94.7 x 99.2 mm
Weight 1.7 lb / 795 g

Jan 27, 2021 at 03:35 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

This lens should now satisfy the FF crowd who maintain that
Fujifilms current medium format lens offerings are to slow.
; )

https://www.fujirumors.com/breaking-fujinon-gf80mm-f-1-7-coming-early-2021/

Nov 28, 2020 at 02:15 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

This is a good start. I just hope it is not a $3k lens. Fuji needs a wide fast prime too and then a TS-E lens. Something longer than 110mm f2 but with f2 aperture would be nice too.

Nov 28, 2020 at 02:37 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

Fujinon GF 110mm f/2.0 is $2800 USD at B&H, I say you're right on the money at
$3K for a f/1.7 lens, minimum.

Nov 28, 2020 at 02:58 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

I paid a lot less for my brand new 110mm f2 and that was like 3 yrs ago. If it is $3k, then probably pass from me unless I can get it used at a cheaper price. It will be a nice lens but I like longer focal lengths. Currently my $1200 Sigma 105mm f1.4 art is working really good on A7rIV.

Nov 28, 2020 at 03:52 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

No real use for this focal length. I have the 50mm and would go much longer than 80mm

Nov 28, 2020 at 07:13 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

I’d pre order if I didn’t have the 65 1.4 Mitakon and 110 2.0 G mount.
They don’t get much use as my GFX kit has become landscape only.

Nov 29, 2020 at 02:02 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

Originally I was excited about this lens, but I've been very happy adapting the Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2. Other than the highlight shape and field curvature, I'm not sure if it'll be worth 5x the price (I got mine for $500).

Nov 29, 2020 at 02:50 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

ftllens wrote:
Originally I was excited about this lens, but I've been very happy adapting the Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2. Other than the highlight shape and field curvature, I'm not sure if it'll be worth 5x the price (I got mine for $500).

What's highlight shape? Any examples of the shots from that lens. I have only tried my 85L II once on the GFX and it worked nice thought it was hard to shoot due to very shallow DoF at f1.2.

Nov 29, 2020 at 03:06 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

bobby350z wrote:
What's highlight shape? Any examples of the shots from that lens. I have only tried my 85L II once on the GFX and it worked nice thought it was hard to shoot due to very shallow DoF at f1.2.
It's MF but long throw. I meant cause mechanical vignetting you get some cat's eye bokeh shape. Some weird lemon shape stuff is when I used UV filter on it. The 110 f2 is better sharpness and rendering, but I sold it cause I use the 45-100 a lot. So I use the 85 1.2 xp when I need the speed or bokeh.

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Nov 29, 2020 at 05:44 AM

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ftllens wrote:
Some weird lemon shape stuff is when I used UV filter on it.

Well the obvious solution would be not using an UV filter. It's useless anyway.

Nov 29, 2020 at 12:31 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

Yeah, I'm probably going to sell all the 86mm filters for it since I never use them anyway. It's locked at 1.2 too since it was wonky with the smart adapters.

Nov 29, 2020 at 12:57 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

Thanks. I am not good in MF. Only using MF for my TS-E lenses. I need to try my 85L more. Here is from an earlier shoot I did with it on GFX50s. At f1.4

Model_3728 by Vishi A, on Flickr

Nov 29, 2020 at 03:01 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

gardkert wrote:
This lens should now satisfy the FF crowd who maintain that
Fujifilms current medium format lens offerings are to slow.

Nope, wrong focal length. Way too narrow as an allround lens.

Nov 29, 2020 at 03:18 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

I thought it wasn't an all around lens.

It is mostly for portraits. Focal length wise, for me I would have liked it to be longer focal length.

Nov 29, 2020 at 03:24 PM

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bobby350z wrote:
I thought it wasn't an all around lens.

It is mostly for portraits. Focal length wise, for me I would have liked it to be longer focal length.

Well, why not get the 110/2 if 80 isn't long enough?

I just don't understand why they chose this awkward focal length when there is the 63 and 110 already. It's never been a sought after angle of view on other formats either (58-63 mm on 24x36 depending on aspect ratio, and 100 mm on 645). A faster normal lens than the 63 would make much more sense.

Nov 29, 2020 at 11:10 PM

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Nov 29, 2020 at 11:24 PM

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Makten wrote:
Well, why not get the 110/2 if 80 isn't long enough?

I just don't understand why they chose this awkward focal length when there is the 63 and 110 already. It's never been a sought after angle of view on other formats either (58-63 mm on 24x36 depending on aspect ratio, and 100 mm on 645). A faster normal lens than the 63 would make much more sense.

People have already been adapting the Mamiya 80 f/1.9 to the GFX as a portrait lens, and if anything the results are just as nice as the GF 63 or 110 (though I've never been a fan of the Mamiya 80 1.9 bokeh). I think 80 is a sweet spot for 44x33 that is untapped – not as everyday as the GF 63 and not as background-obliterating as the GF 110 is at close range.

That said, if they ever make an f/1.7 or f/2 GF 63, I would want to buy that as well.

Nov 30, 2020 at 01:52 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Pre-Order: Fujifilm GF 80mm F/1.7 R WR

highdesertmesa wrote:
People have already been adapting the Mamiya 80 f/1.9 to the GFX as a portrait lens, and if anything the results are just as nice as the GF 63 or 110 (though I've never been a fan of the Mamiya 80 1.9 bokeh). I think 80 is a sweet spot for 44x33 that is untapped – not as everyday as the GF 63 and not as background-obliterating as the GF 110 is at close range.

That said, if they ever make an f/1.7 or f/2 GF 63, I would want to buy that as well.

The Mamiya is an interesting example since it's an equivalent of the 63, when used on the format it was made for. IMO it's not nearly as good as the GF 63 or 110 (I own all three). And I don't understand why that AOV would be a "sweet spot" when it's never been considered that on any other format, ever.

And I don't think it has anything with the 50/1.0 to do either. If anything, it might be a strange habit of some medium format shooters to still use 80 mm just because that was the standard lens on 645, and in the beginning of digital MF, that was what they had even if the sensor was smaller.

There are so many other gaps to fill in the lens linup, that this 80/1.7 makes no sense at all. Not now, at least.

Nov 30, 2020 at 11:14 AM

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Makten wrote:
The Mamiya is an interesting example since it's an equivalent of the 63, when used on the format it was made for. IMO it's not nearly as good as the GF 63 or 110 (I own all three). And I don't understand why that AOV would be a "sweet spot" when it's never been considered that on any other format, ever.

And I don't think it has anything with the 50/1.0 to do either. If anything, it might be a strange habit of some medium format shooters to still use 80 mm just because that was the standard lens...Show more →

I know the Mamiya 80 was not the same FOV on film – I'm saying it's been adapted to 44x33 with success and the FOV looks good on 44x33 (ignoring my personal distaste for the bokeh of the Mamiya design).

There are no gaps from 45-63. They don't want it to be too near the 110 to compete with that. I don't think it makes sense to be longer than 110 because 110 at f/2 already completely blurs the backgrounds out of existence. So I'm not sure what gaps you think Fujifilm should have thrown an f/1.7 lens into. Maybe you mean they shouldn't make an f/1.7 lens and instead release something more useful for you personally? If we're going there, then sure, I'd personally rather have a 400 or 500mm telephoto

80mm on 44x33 is pretty close to something like the Minolta Rokkor 58 f/1.2 on 135 format when its cropped to 4:3. Also think about the popularity of the 24-70 and 70-200 f/2.8 zooms – portraits get taken all the time from 60-70mm on 135 format. There's nothing sacred about limiting a portrait prime to either a 50mm or 85mm 135 format equivalent FOV.

Nov 30, 2020 at 04:24 PM

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