Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR Fujinon vs Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro
Both are Fujifilm GFX lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR Fujinon if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
Pick the Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.5 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 11
Spec differences
12 differences| Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR Fujinon | Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
1½ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
780 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
99.3 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
94.7 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.27 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
11
|
15
more blades
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 10 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm GFX both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both