p.2 #2 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
Happydan wrote:
Regarding the 35-70 kit lens; undoubtedly excellent performance across the zoom range, but I’ve heard too many photographers say that it doesn’t “inspire” them.
What inspires is personal, I guess. Can't say that any gear inspires me, but I like gear that delivers what I want. And the 35-70 certainly does. Sure, you can find a bit more LaCA than with the primes if you really look for it. But the performance is still extremely good. I can't find anything wrong with it at all, which is pretty uncommon in my case. Sharp from center to corner at every aperture, distance and focal length, except at MFD and 65-70 mm. Then it's soft and dreamy until you close it 1-2 stops, and that's a great feature IMO.
For comparison, the relatively well regarded Tamron 28-200 (that I also have for my Sony) is a joke in comparison.
p.2 #3 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
Makten wrote:
What inspires is personal, I guess. Can't say that any gear inspires me, but I like gear that delivers what I want. And the 35-70 certainly does. Sure, you can find a bit more LaCA than with the primes if you really look for it. But the performance is still extremely good. I can't find anything wrong with it at all, which is pretty uncommon in my case. Sharp from center to corner at every aperture, distance and focal length, except at MFD and 65-70 mm. Then it's soft and dreamy until you close it 1-2 stops, and that's a great feature IMO.
For comparison, the relatively well regarded Tamron 28-200 (that I also have for my Sony) is a joke in comparison. ...Show more →
I was also a bit skeptical at first about whether I’d actually use the 35-70mm lens much or enjoy it, after buying it as part of the kit with the 50SII. For years, I’ve generally preferred prime lenses, and I’ve previously sold off every kit zoom shortly after acquiring it. But yes, the 35-70mm is different. True, it’s relatively affordable and lacks an aperture ring—a feature I do actually miss a bit. However, it’s compact, lightweight, and very well built; it focuses quickly, quietly, and precisely; and the image quality is truly outstanding. I use it for daylight landscapes, where I usually stop down to f/11 anyway, and I can’t distinguish the resulting shots from those taken with my GF primes. The big difference, of course, is that a 2x zoom offers far more flexibility than a prime lens. It’s only for portraits that I clearly prefer the GF primes with their wider apertures.
p.2 #5 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
Did so much research on the lenses for the GFX, and landed on the following to end the shopping spree:
GF 63, GF 45-100
Mamiya 80/2.8, Mamiya 150/3.5, Mamiya 300/5.6 with the Fotodiox stretch/helicoid adapter.
Could not believe how inexpensive Mamiya lenses are in mint condition!
Cam Mackey did a nice video showing the Mamiyas on YT.
Really sweet is that the GF 63 accepts 77mm filters inside! The hood.
p.2 #7 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
I have had the GF80 1.7 for probably two years now (first GFX lens) and it's been doing the business since day one. Sometimes I forget how good it is since I default to the 110 for headshot work, but the 80 is no slouch.
p.2 #8 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
obviously, it depends on your type of photography, i have all the fuji gfx lenses except the shift lens. my two fav are 45-100 and 20-35 with a 100s. lovely travel companion, unfortunately when faster lens is a requirement i use a 35mm cameras, it means low light ,and for me the Sony a1 paired with 35mm 1.4 is a no briner.
p.2 #11 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
Native: GF55 this lens is a reason to get into the GFX system at least for me
Adapted: Contax Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 4.5-5.6/100-300 - I don't really need AF in a super telephoto/zoom and this works well.
p.2 #12 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
GF55 is my most used lens, and I like it a lot. I just got GF32-64 and it is amazing, both for portraits and outdoor walks. I will use it when I need a flexibility in focal lengths for portraits. Unless it is dark I photograph people at f/4 or smaller apertures anyway.
p.2 #13 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
The 30mm T/S lens is my favorite. For landscape work it is indispensable, because I love panoramic shots both horizontal and vertical. Until I used the shift and stitch of this lens, I didn’t realize how much difference it makes in having a true rectilinear rendering.
Rand
Sep 27, 2026 at 10:03 AM
franklindelanoj Offline • [X]
p.2 #14 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
p.2 #15 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
Rand47 wrote:
The 30mm T/S lens is my favorite. For landscape work it is indispensable, because I love panoramic shots both horizontal and vertical. Until I used the shift and stitch of this lens, I didn’t realize how much difference it makes in having a true rectilinear rendering.
Rand
Rand, I have paired it up with the Laowa 17mm shift and with both of these and the 45-100 I am fully covered for landscapes. Took a recent trip out west and most of my images were done with either of the shift lenses..
p.2 #16 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
Creative Edge wrote:
Rand, I have paired it up with the Laowa 17mm shift and with both of these and the 45-100 I am fully covered for landscapes. Took a recent trip out west and most of my images were done with either of the shift lenses..
p.2 #17 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
RWNPhoto wrote:
Not a lot of people doing shifting landscapes
I’m from California and the landscape shifts a lot around here. 😉
Rand
Sep 29, 2026 at 09:51 AM
franklindelanoj Offline • [X]
p.2 #18 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
For me, the GF 110mm f/2 is probably my favorite on the GFX system. The rendering and subject separation are just beautiful, especially for portraits. I also really enjoy adapted lenses on GFX because of the unique character they can bring. There are so many great options that it’s hard to pick just one!
p.2 #19 · What is your favorite lens(es) on the GFX system, adapted or native?
Adapted: Sigma 105/1.4, 135.1.8 art and Nikon 200/2. Simply gorgeous with insane bokeh! Also the Mitakon 65.
Native: gf 80/1.7 (special look) + 20-35 (one of the very best wide zooms I have ever used)
