GF 63mm F2.8 R WR Lens
The FUJINON GF63mmF2.8 R WR is a standard lens specifically designed for the new G Mount and 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor. The GF lens range, which can cope with resolutions up to 100MP, combines the latest technologies with extensive knowledge accumulated from making XF lenses to deliver the best possible image quality and realize the full potential of the new GFX 50S medium format mirrorless camera. The intuitive controls include a C position on the aperture ring, which allows you to adjust the aperture value with the command dial on the camera body. The A (Auto) and C positions are now lockable and all the lenses are weather and dust resistant, plus they can work in temperatures as low as -10°C for worry-free shooting outdoors. Brass mount has been adopted for the strength. This new lens series is set to become a professional workhorse.
Our Review
Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR — The Medium Format Standard Prime for Travel and Portraits
The gist: The 50mm equivalent standard prime for Fujifilm’s GFX medium format system — weather-sealed, compact for a medium-format lens, and delivering smooth bokeh and sharp center from f/2.8.
- 50mm equivalent on medium format: Natural, undistorted rendering makes this the most versatile prime for travel portraiture and street documentation on GFX bodies.
- Weather and freeze resistance: Sealed against dust, moisture, and temperatures down to -10°C — a weather-resistant option for outdoor travel and variable conditions.
- F2.8 aperture with 9-blade bokeh: Rounded diaphragm produces smooth, characterful background separation suited to environmental portraits and travel candids.
- Compact for medium format: 405g — lighter than many full-frame f/1.4 primes while delivering the larger medium format sensor’s tonal depth and dynamic range.
Fstoppers found the GF 63mm delivers “impressive center sharpness and pleasing contrast” at f/2.8 with “consistently smooth and visually pleasing” bokeh — a strong optical foundation for portrait and travel work.
Best for: Fujifilm GFX system shooters who want a versatile, weather-sealed standard prime for portraits, street, and travel photography at the medium format quality level. Skip it if: you don’t own a GFX body or need a faster aperture than f/2.8 for low-light work. Runs ~$1,499 — check the current price before buying.
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