Fuji GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Review

The Fuji GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens is a great optic and one of the most on the GFX system. It has some issues with image quality in the corners at wide apertures, but it offers excellent image quality from corner to corner when stopped down. The lens features very high contrast, beautiful bokeh, and sunstars.

The Fuji GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens is a great optic and one of the most on the GFX system. It is a short telephoto lens with the full-frame equivalent of 63mm and has a maximum aperture of f/1.7. The lens offers fantastic sharpness and good contrast, even at 102 megapixels, and produces beautiful bokeh and sunstars, making it suitable for portrait and subject photography.

The lens offers excellent image quality in the center, with sharpness and contrast, but there are some issues with sharpness and resolution in the corners, especially at wider apertures.

The Fuji GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens is a great optic and one of the most on the GFX system. It is a short telephoto lens with the full-frame equivalent of 63mm and has a maximum aperture of f/1.7. The lens offers fantastic sharpness and good contrast, even at 102 megapixels, and produces beautiful bokeh and sunstars, making it suitable for portrait and subject photography. However, the lens struggles with image quality in the corners at wider apertures, but the issues are mostly resolved when stopped down. The autofocus motor is slow and noisy, and the lens also exhibits chromatic aberration, especially at wider apertures. Overall, it is a great lens for the GFX system, especially for those who prioritize image quality and bokeh. In terms of build quality, the lens is well-constructed with a durable metal body and weather sealing, making it suitable for various shooting conditions. The lens has a control ring with tactile clicks and a rubberized focus ring that operates smoothly. However, the autofocus is slow and not very accurate, particularly when capturing moving subjects. The lens does not feature stabilization but performs well for close-up images, with minimal distortion and vignetting. The lens offers excellent image quality in the center, with sharpness and contrast, but there are some issues with sharpness and resolution in the corners, especially at wider apertures. Additionally, the lens exhibits chromatic aberration, and the autofocus motor is slow and noisy. Overall, despite these flaws, the Fuji GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens is a great option for those looking for high-quality optics on the GFX system.

Overall, despite these flaws, the Fuji GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens is a great option for those looking for high-quality optics on the GFX system.