The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX and the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 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 Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX with a length of 83mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX's 83mm diameter.
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, 6% (55g) lighter than the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX's weight of 850g.
Filter Threads
Both the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX and the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX has the Hasselblad X lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Hasselblad X Mount and Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
80mm but while Mitakon 80mm f1.6 GFX has the fastest aperture of
F1.6, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR's widest aperture value is
F1.7.
