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Fujifilm Announces GF Wide Angle Prime Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

30 June 2020

Fujifilm has announced the dust and weather-resistant Fujinon GF 30mm f3.5 R WR, a wide-angle prime lens with a focal length equivalent of 24mm (35mm equivalent) for the Fujifilm GFX System of large format digital cameras.

"This lens is a great compliment to our existing series of GF lenses and gives image-makers a great wide-angle option for landscapes, architecture or wide environmental portraits," said Victor Ha, senior director, marketing and product management with the Electronic Imaging Division of Fujifilm North America Corp. "We are really excited to see the images our community will make with this lens."

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the new prime include:

  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 24mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f3.5 to f32
  • Two Extra-Low dispersion elements

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the 30mm lens include:

FUJINON GF 30mm f3.5 R WR LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Fujifilm G Mount
Focal Length 30mm (24mm 35mm equivalent)
Aperture f3.5 to f32
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View 84.7°
Minimum Focus 1.05 feet
Magnification 0.15x
Optical Design 13 element in 10 groups
2 Extra-Low dispersion elements
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization No
Filter Thread 58mm
Dimensions 3.31 x 3.91 inches
Weight 1.12 lb.

PRICE, AVAILABILITY

Fujifilm said the GF 30mm f3.5 R WR lens will be available in late July or early August in the U.S. and Canada for $1,699.95 and CAD $2,299. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

For more information, see the news release below and visit the GF 30mm landing page.

Fujifilm Launches Fujinon GF 30mm f3.5 R WR Lightweight, High Resolution Lens

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. today announced the launch of the Fujinon GF30mmF3.5 R WR (GF30mmF3.5 R WR), a wide-angle prime lens with a focal length equivalent of 24mm (in the 35mm film format) for the Fujifilm GFX System of large format*1 digital cameras.

With its dust and weather-resistant design, the GF30mmF3.5 R WR caters to a variety of shooting styles including landscapes, architecture, as well as casual snapshots on the move. "This lens is a great compliment to our existing series of GF lenses and gives image-makers a great wide-angle option for landscapes, architecture or wide environmental portraits," said Victor Ha, senior director, marketing and product management with the Electronic Imaging Division of Fujifilm North America Corp. "We are really excited to see the images our community will make with this lens."

Image Quality

The lens consists of thirteen lens elements in ten groups, including two aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements. The high-performance lens groups are positioned to control various aberrations, especially distortion to which wide-angle lenses are prone, to achieve edge-to-edge sharpness. The lens is able to resolve an impressive amount of detail, compatible with 100-megapixel sensors -- "enabling the photographer to re-create the atmosphere of each scene with a sense of visual honesty and feeling," said Ha.

Portability

This compact lens weighs approximately 18 ounces (510g) and measures 3.9 inches (99.4mm) with a maximum diameter of 3.3 inches (84mm). In addition, the slim design balances well on a GFX System camera, making it a perfect lens to carry on-the-go.

Performance

The new GF30mmF3.5 R WR lens uses an internal focusing system, offering fast and quiet autofocus. Focus breathing is just 0.05 percent, making it a great lens for recording video. Like all of Fujifilm's lenses in the GF family, the GF30mmF3.5 R WR incorporates Fujifilm's optical design and production technology processes to achieve a sub-micron level precision lens surface. This allows the lens to bring out the full potential of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and GFX 50R mirrorless digital cameras, as well as the 100-Mp image sensor of the Fujifilm GFX 100.

Durability

The lens is sealed at nine locations to make it dust and weather-resistant. It can also be used in temperatures as low as 14[!]deg;F (-10[!]deg;C), offering photographers peace-of-mind when shooting in inclement weather or dusty environments.

The GF30mmF3.5 R WR lens will be available in late July or early August in the U.S. and Canada for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of USD $1699.95 and CAD $2299. For more information, visit https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/gf30mmf35-r-wr/.


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