A Review of the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR Lens

Fujifilm's GFX line of medium format cameras and lenses have quickly expanded to become impressively versatile, capable of tackling applications traditionally reserved for full frame and smaller formats. The GF 55mm f/1.7R WR continues that trend by offerings an unusually wide maximum aperture along with a neutral and flexible focal length, making it an attractive option for many different uses. How does it hold up in real-world usage? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect.

Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this excellent video takes a look at the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7R WR lens for Fujifilm GFX medium format mirrorless cameras. That f/1.7 aperture is sure to catch the attention of many users, as it offers extra-narrow depth of field suitable for portraiture work and a lot of light-gathering power for working in low-light conditions. Along with that aperture, it comes with 14 elements in 10 groups, 11 aperture blades for extra smooth bokeh, DC motor with GMR sensor AF system, minimum focus distance of 1.6 feet (50 cm), maximum magnification of 0.17x, and a weather-resistant design. Altogether, it looks like another nice option from Fujifilm. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Abbott. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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