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 63mm 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 80mm F1.7 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 71mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR's 84mm 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 63mm F2.8 R 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 63mm F2.8 R WR weighs 405g, 49% (390g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR's weight of 795g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm G Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm G Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 63mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 63mm F2.8 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and the Fujifilm GF 63mm 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 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 63mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 63mm.