What is the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR best used for?

Portrait, Wedding & Events, Street.

How much does the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR cost in the UK?

The GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR starts from £1649 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

GearFrame

📷 Cameras 🔭 Lenses 🎒 Accessories 🏷 Brands

Fujifilm

Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR

Name: GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR
Brand: Fujifilm
Availability: InStock

The benchmark portrait prime for the GFX system — the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR is equivalent to 63mm on full-frame and brings the fastest aperture in the G-mount prime lineup. At f/1.7 on a medium format sensor, the subject separation and three-dimensional rendering is unlike anything achievable on smaller sensor systems. Fujifilm's finest optical engineering is on display here: clinical sharpness at f/1.7 with bokeh that commercial and portrait photographers describe as transformative. Weather sealing and a linear motor AF system complete the package.

GearFrame's Take

The portrait lens that defines what medium format is capable of — f/1.7 on a GFX sensor produces subject separation and rendering nothing in the full-frame world can match.

Starting from

£1649 new

Average price across retailers: ~£1749

Available at 4 retailers

Check price at Amazon

✓ Available at 4 retailers 🔒 No signup needed 📦 UK stock only

RetailerPrice

Amazon

—

Check on Amazon →

eBay

—

Check on eBay →

Wex Photo Video

—

Check on Wex Photo Video →

Clifton Cameras

—

Check on Clifton Cameras →

Please note that not all products on GearFrame are available from all retailers listed. Older camera models are more likely to be found second hand or refurbished. We currently do not have live price or availability data, but are actively working to bring this to GearFrame.

Get notified when live prices launch:

Core

Released

2021

Aperture

f/1.7 (max aperture)

Compatible Mount

Fujifilm GFX (G-mount)

Dimensions

89.8mm diameter × 113.0mm length

Weight

795g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

AF Motor

Linear motor — fast and accurate

Optical IS

None (relies on GFX body IBIS)

Burst Rate

N/A

Battery Life

N/A

Optics

Min. Focus Distance

80cm minimum focus distance

Viewfinder

N/A

Screen

N/A

Memory Cards

N/A

Connectivity

N/A

Select up to 2 cameras to compare against the GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR. It's always pinned as the baseline.

Select 1–3 cameras to compare

5 cameras compatible with the Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) mount.

✅ Great For

👤

Portrait The finest portrait prime in the GFX system — f/1.7 depth of field rendering on a medium format sensor is in a class of its own.

💍

Wedding & Events Fast aperture, beautiful light handling, and a flattering focal length make this the go-to GFX lens for wedding photographers.

🏙️

Street Linear AF and f/1.7 handle low-light street scenes with authority — the rendering quality is transformative.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →