The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R is the longer of the two lenses at 247mm. The Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 88mm, is 159mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R also has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR weighs 490g, 64% (885g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R's weight of 1375g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR has the same Fujifilm G lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II .
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 500mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.
