The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR with a length of 99mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM's 87mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM weighs 778g, which means it is 17g (2%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR which has a weight of 795g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has the Sony E 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 Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm.