Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR Lens

[Martin Vronsky]

Press release:

New FUJINON GF55mmF1.7 R WR Lens is Designed to Inspire GFX System Content Creators of All Types

VALHALLA, N.Y., September 12, 2023 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation announced today the launch of FUJINON GF55mmF1.7 R WR lens (GF55mmF1.7), a large-aperture prime lens offering a standard focal length of 55mm (an equivalent 35mm focal length of 44mm). Designed for a broad range of genres that include travel, street, and documentary, GF55mmF1.7 brings consistent optical quality to image makers, enabling them to deliver a wide range of photos and videos.

GF55mmF1.7 features a high-speed F1.7 aperture, making it a great compliment to Fujifilm’s recently released GF80mmF1.7 R WR lens because of its similar aperture and comparatively wider focal length, with a field of view that is very similar to that of the human eye. This makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications, from intricate images with impeccable detail, to environmental portraits with wonderful balance between a subject and its out-of-focus background.

“GF55mmF1.7 is designed to give image makers a versatile solution that lets them creatively shape images that make the most of our GFX System’s incredible dynamic range and unsurpassed image quality,” said Victor Ha, vice president, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Electronic Imaging and Optical Device Divisions. “Being able to make images on a GFX System digital camera at F1.7 is incredibly special – bringing an unmatched quality to the images that are created, especially when it comes to the quality of the bokeh in
the image’s out- of-focus areas. It’s truly a lens made for any GFX System user and one we believe should find a permanent place in every photographer’s camera bag.”

Incorporating 14 lens elements in 10 groups, including aspherical and extra-low dispersion (ED) elements, GF55mmF1.7 achieves remarkable, image-resolving performance. The provided 11 diaphragm blades create rounded bokeh, even when the lens is stopped down. The advanced lens blade design effectively controls chromatic and spherical aberrations, providing soft, creamy bokeh and detailed imagery.

Key Features:

Versatile Shooting with Large Aperture

• 55mm normal focal length provides versatility across various genres.
• Large F1.7 maximum aperture allows for creative control over depth-of-field.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Combines a powerful direct current (DC) motor and a GMR sensor to ensure quick, precise and near-silent autofocus (AF).
• Corner-to-corner sharpness is maintained across the image, even at a shallow depth- of-field.

Weather-Resistant Design

• Weather-Resistant seals are applied in nine places to prevent dust and water from affecting lens operation.
• Operates at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius).
• Weighs just 1.72 lbs (780g) and measures just 3.9 inches (99.3mm).

Pricing and Availability

FUJINON GF55mmF1.7 R WR lens is expected to be available in early fall 2023 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $2,299.95 USD and $3,099.99 CDN.
For more information on FUJINON GF55mmF1.7, please visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en- us/products/lenses/gf55mmf17-r-wr/.

[Martin Vronsky]

Specs:

Lens type - Prime lens
Max Format size - Medium Format (44x33mm)
Focal length - 55 mm
Image stabilization - No
Lens mount - Fujifilm G

Aperture
Maximum aperture - F1.7
Minimum aperture - F22
Aperture ring - Yes
Number of diaphragm blades - 11
Aperture notes - Rounded aperture blades

Optics
Elements - 14
Groups - 10

Focus
Minimum focus - 0.50 m (19.69″)
Maximum magnification - 0.17×
Autofocus - Yes
Motor type - Micromotor
Full time manual - No
Focus method - Internal
Distance scale - No
DoF scale - No

Physical
Weight - 780 g (1.72 lb)
Diameter - 95 mm (3.74″)
Length - 99 mm (3.9″)
Sealing - Yes
Filter thread - 77 mm
Hood supplied - Yes
Tripod collar - No

[Martin Vronsky]

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Let's take a look at the new Fujifilm GF55 f1.7 lens. Fujifilm has made another winner of a lens that's great for medium format portraits. We'll talk about the image quality, performance, and my thoughts on the Fuji GF55 f1.7

 

[Martin Vronsky]

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In this video, we go over my first impressions of the new Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR.

[Martin Vronsky]

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Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a deep dive definitive review of the flagship Fujifilm GFX100 II medium format camera. It this the one that will make people make the switch?

• 0:00 - Intro and Concept
• 1:25 - Fantom Wallets
• 2:13 - Build and Features
• 7:00 - Autofocus Performance
• 10:25 - Video AF
• 11:30 - Image Quality
• 20:19 - Conclusion and Pricing

[Martin Vronsky]

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The new Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 is the lens I’ve been waiting for since the GFX line was first announced and while it absolutely lives up to my expectations in some ways, there are a couple huge frustrations I had with the lens that thankfully have nothing to do with image quality.