Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR

The Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR is the smallest, lightest prime in the GF lens lineup — a 335g weather-sealed standard prime for the Fujifilm G mount that delivers corner-to-corner sharpness on medium format sensors with a 40mm full-frame equivalent field of view.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 50mm prime (GF mount equivalent: ~40mm full-frame FOV)
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5 constant
• Autofocus: Linear Motor (LM) — fast and near-silent
• Lens construction: 6 groups / 9 elements
• Aperture blades: 9 (rounded)
• Filter thread: 62mm
• Weather sealing: Yes — dust and moisture resistant
• Weight & size: 335g, 84mm diameter, only 4.8cm long — lens hood included
• Minimum focus distance: 0.55m with 0.1x magnification
• Mount: Fujifilm G

Who is the Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR for?

If you shoot on a medium format GFX body and want one lens you can take everywhere, this is a strong contender. The 40mm full-frame equivalent framing is wide enough for street photography and environmental portraits, yet tight enough to isolate a subject with that characteristic medium format rendering. At just 335g and 4.8cm in length, it barely feels like a medium format lens on your camera — a big deal when you're walking around a city for hours. The weather sealing means rain or dust won't stop you. Portraiture shooters who prefer natural working distances and a relaxed depth of field will feel right at home, and travel photographers get a compact, sharp workhorse that doesn't weigh down a bag. The linear motor AF is quiet enough for candid moments and responsive enough that you won't miss shots. If you're looking at alternatives in the GF lineup, the Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR goes one stop faster at a slightly wider angle, while the Fujifilm GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR is the go-to for tighter portraits — but neither matches the GF 50mm's combination of size and versatility.

Buying a used Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5

Picking up this lens second-hand makes a lot of sense. Medium format glass holds its optical quality extremely well, and the all-metal barrel construction means pre-owned copies age gracefully. Every used item on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually photographed and professionally inspected, so you can see exactly what you're getting. A minimum 12 months warranty is included as standard — the exact period is shown on the variant listing. With a 62mm filter thread and included lens hood, you're ready to shoot straight out of the box.