The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS 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 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 183mm. The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR with a length of 99mm, is 84mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR's 90mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 80mm F1.7 R WR weighs 795g, which means it is 255g (24%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR which has a weight of 1050g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS 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 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 100-200mm and 2.0X zoom ratio .