The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is a new lightweight and compact prime lens for the GFX series of mirrorless medium format cameras.

The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR will be available in mid September 2019 priced at £949 / $999.

Fujifilm UK Press Release

FUJIFILM announce lightweight and compact FUJINON GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR 

10th addition to the GFX Large Format System lens range

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it will release the FUJINON GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR in mid September 2019, expanding the lineup of GF interchangeable lenses for the GFX System. 

The GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is the smallest and the lightest (335g) GF lens with a maximum aperture of 3.5 and focal length of 50mm (equivalent to 40mm in the 35mm film format). When attached to the GFX 50R, the combination weighs just 1,110g, making it the lightest GFX kit yet, and the perfect choice for street and travel photography. The release of the GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR, expands the lineup of GF lenses to ten. 

GF Lenses are Fujifilm’s highest quality lenses that deliver astonishing image resolving performance and rich tonal reproduction. This is made possible thanks to the outstanding optical design and production technologies that polish lens surfaces with sub-micron level precision. The expertise has come from years of developing industry leading FUJINON lenses, including broadcast lenses that have recently been awarded the Engineering Emmy ® Award* by the U.S. Television Academy. GF lenses can utilise the full potential of the FUJIFILM GFX 100, GFX 50S and GFX 50R mirrorless digital cameras. Coupled with Fujifilm’s unique colour reproduction technology, these lenses deliver some of the highest image quality in the world.

The GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR follows in the footsteps of previous GF lenses by offering amazing image performance and rich tonal reproduction to help capture the atmosphere of any scene. The lens has additional seals making it dust and weather resistant and capable of operating in temperatures down to -10°C.  This allows photographers the ability to shoot in extreme conditions and still ensure high levels of reliability - a must for any professional photography equipment. 

Main features

(1) Outstanding image quality

The lens consists of 9 elements in 6 groups, including one aspherical lens element. This configuration minimises spherical aberration and distortion allowing excellent image resolving performance and rich tonal reproduction. 

This lens has low breathing which makes it suitable for movie shooting.

(2) Compact

 It’s very small and light weight measuring Φ84x48mm and weighing only 335g,.

 Combined with a GFX 50R, the kit is very portable and is ideal for street and travel.

(3) High performance

The linear motor which drives the lightweight focus elements internally is very accurate, fast and silent.  

(4) Durable

The lens is sealed in ten places, making it dust and weather resistant while still being capable of operating in temperatures down to -10°C.

Main specification 

Type FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR

Lens configuration 9 elements in 6 groups

(includes 1 aspherical element)

Focal length

(35mm format equivalent) ｆ=50mm

(40mm)

Angle of view 57.4°

Max. aperture F3.5

Min. aperture F32

Aperture control

Number of blades

Step size

9 (rounded diaphragm opening)

1/3EV (20 stops)

Focus range

(from the sensor surface) 0.55m～∞

Max. magnification 0.1x 

External dimensions: 

Diameter x Length (approx.)

(Distance from camera lens mount flange) φ84mm x 48mm 

Weight (approx.) 

(excluding the lens cap, lens hood and hood cap) 335g

Filter size φ62mm

Accessories included Front ｌens cap FLCP-62II

Rear lens cap  RLCP-002

Lens hood

Hood cap FLCP-43

Lens wrapping cloth

Pricing and Availability

The FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR will be available:

- mid September 2019 with an RRP of £949

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