Distinguished by its remarkable speed, the FUJIFILM GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR stands as a short portrait-length prime designed for the GFX mirrorless medium format system. With its 63mm-equivalent focal length, this lens strikes a balance between a slightly narrow perspective and an incredibly bright maximum aperture, offering unparalleled depth of field control and exceptional performance in low-light conditions.
Ideal for Portraiture
With its 63mm equivalent focal length, this lens transcends the boundaries of typical portrait-length lenses. This wider perspective enables the inclusion of more context and a broader field of view while retaining the selectivity typically associated with longer lenses. Further enhancing its versatility, this focal length is coupled with an impressively wide f/1.7 maximum aperture, granting creative control over depth of field and excelling in challenging lighting situations.
Key Features of the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Lens:
– Offers a sweet-spot focal length that adapts well to a range of portrait scenarios, from group shots to tighter mid-length perspectives.
– The nine rounded diaphragm blades contribute to an exceptionally smooth bokeh quality, creating a pleasing separation between the subject and background that directs focus to the desired subject.
– Incorporates two Super ED elements that effectively reduce fringing and chromatic aberrations, resulting in elevated color fidelity and clarity.
– Features an aspherical element that ensures remarkable sharpness and minimal distortion, contributing to natural, lifelike rendering across different focusing distances.
Reliable Autofocus and Design:
– The lens boasts autofocus precision crucial for working with a bright design and shallow depth of field. Equipped with a potent DC motor and high-precision GMR sensor, it delivers swift and accurate focusing performance, capturing fleeting and decisive moments effortlessly.
– With a minimum focusing distance of 2.3′ and a maximum magnification of 0.15x, the lens offers versatile focusing capabilities, accommodating group and full-length portraits, as well as closer mid-length shots that emphasize the subject’s torsos and heads.
Additional Attributes:
– Despite its large maximum aperture, the lens maintains a relatively compact and lightweight profile, measuring just 3.9″ in length and weighing 1.75 lb, enabling unhindered handheld shooting for greater creative freedom.
– The robust physical construction is dust- and weather-sealed, allowing for reliable operation in harsh climates and temperatures as low as 14°F.
– A fluorine coating on the front element enhances ease of maintenance and resistance against dust, dirt, and moisture.
– The physical aperture ring offers intuitive exposure adjustment, including a C (Command) position for seamless camera-based aperture setting.