Fujifilm GF 55mm f1.7 R WR - 1501661

Fujifilm GF 55mm f1.7 R WR - 1501661

Create images and video that inspire with GF55mmF1.7 R WR. Its fast F1.7 maximum aperture and 11 aperture blades combine to produce sumptuous bokeh, while its natural viewing angle brings it closer to representing what is seen by the human eye more than any G Mount lens has ever done before. It may be ideally suited for documentary, editorial, travel, and environmental portraiture, but it is certainly versatile enough to be useful almost anywhere. With its weather-resistant design and modest weight of only 1.72 lbs. (780g), it’s easy to see why GF55mF1.7R WR is the perfect partner for almost any adventure.

What our Experts Think  

• Provides a 55mm focal length (≈44mm full-frame equivalent), closely matching natural human perspective for street, portrait, documentary, and editorial work
• The ultra-fast f/1.7 aperture enables strong subject isolation and excellent low-light performance for a medium format system
• Optical design uses 14 elements in 10 groups with aspherical and ED elements, optimized for high-resolution GFX sensors (including 100MP bodies)
• Produces extremely sharp center performance even wide open, with excellent overall resolving power for professional work
• Features 11-blade rounded aperture diaphragm, delivering very smooth, creamy bokeh with natural transition
• Built with weather-resistant construction (WR) for reliable use in outdoor and demanding conditions
• Includes a traditional aperture ring and internal focusing, giving tactile control and stable handling

                 
Q&A

Q: What is the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR (1501661)?
A: The Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR is a fast standard prime lens for the GFX medium format system, designed to deliver a natural perspective with strong subject separation and excellent low-light performance.

Q: What focal length is it equivalent to?
A: On GFX medium format (44×33mm sensor), it behaves like a ~44mm full-frame equivalent, making it a very natural “everyday” or “normal” lens.

Q: What makes it special?
A: It combines a bright f/1.7 aperture with high-end optics (including aspherical and ED elements), giving strong background blur, excellent sharpness, and a classic medium format rendering look.

Q: Is it good in low light?
A: Yes. The f/1.7 aperture makes it one of the fastest GF lenses, allowing better low-light performance and more depth-of-field control compared to typical GF f/3.5–f/4 primes.

Q: Does it have image stabilization?
A: No. Like most GF primes, it does not include optical stabilization, so you rely on GFX in-body stabilization (if available) or handheld technique.

Q: How is the autofocus?
A: It uses a DC motor system and internal focusing, offering reliable but not ultra-silent or ultra-fast performance compared to linear-motor lenses.

Q: What is it best used for?
A: Portraits, environmental portraits, street-style shooting, weddings, and general-purpose photography where natural perspective and strong subject isolation are important.

                   
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