Fastest GFX lens at 80mm f/1.7, medium format depth of field impossible to match on full frame — unique artistic tool.
The Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR is the fastest lens in the GFX medium format system, providing a 63mm equivalent perspective at the extraordinarily fast f/1.7 aperture. On the large 44x33mm sensor, f/1.7 creates depth of field equivalent to approximately f/1.3 on full frame — impossibly shallow subject isolation.
The f/1.7 aperture on medium format produces bokeh quality and subject isolation that no full-frame system can match, creating three-dimensional rendering with an ethereal quality. The 63mm equivalent provides a slightly longer-than-standard perspective ideal for environmental portraits and creative work.
Build quality is premium GF with weather resistance, quality metal construction, and the smooth aperture ring. The autofocus uses a DC motor for reliable focusing, and the lens handles well on GFX bodies despite the large front element needed for f/1.7 on medium format.
The GF 80mm f/1.7 commands strong prices on the used market as the fastest and most creatively distinctive GFX lens. The depth-of-field characteristics at f/1.7 on medium format are impossible to achieve with any full-frame system, providing a unique artistic tool.