Fujifilm GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR

Introducing the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens: MCZ DIRECT's Ultimate Choice for Photography Gear

Why We Love It

• Widest ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for handheld shooting with medium format GFX cameras
• Compact and lightweight design, perfect for travel and hiking adventures
• Exceptionally high-quality results throughout the zoom range and at all apertures, even at f/4
• Renders extremely fine details with 100-megapixel resolving power to complement any GFX MF camera body
• Robust construction featuring extensive weather sealing, front fluorine coating, and anti-reflective Nano GI coating

Discover the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens: A Summary

Despite its compact size of just 112.5mm, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens stands as the widest G mount lens ever created. It offers an equivalent focal length of 16-28mm in full-frame format, making it perfect for landscape, architecture, and interior photography. The lightweight, 725g lens is also an excellent option for travel, featuring a constant f/4 aperture for handheld shooting and an internal zoom mechanism to maintain overall size.

Advanced optics render high-resolution images up to 100-megapixels with edge-to-edge sharpness when paired with any Fuji medium format cameras, such as the flagship GFX 100S. Whether you hike to your shot or travel by plane, the GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR is as portable as it is versatile. Fuji's fast stepping motor ensures accurate autofocus for those who use AF, and the lens is well-sealed against the elements for outdoor photography.

Key Features of the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens

• Ultra-wide medium format zoom lens with an equivalent 16-28mm focal range in full-frame format
• Constant f/4 aperture throughout the range
• Advanced optical design delivers stunning results
• Compact size at 112.5mm long and 725g weight
• Fuji's stepping motor for fast, near-silent autofocus
• 9-bladed aperture design
• Close minimum focus distance of 35cm
• Φ82mm filter thread
• Extensive weather sealing in 12 places and -10ºC operation
• Fluorine coated front element and Fujifilm's Nano GI coating

Diving Deeper into the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens

The Widest GF Lens Ever

With a 35mm equivalent focal range of 16-28mm, the Fuji GF20-35mm F4 R LM WR brings the most popular wide-angle zoom to the GFX System. This provides landscape, travel, and architectural photographers with limitless options to harness the system’s 1.7x larger than full-frame sensor.

The medium format zoom lens also delivers the convenience of a constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout its focal range, ensuring consistent exposure and fast, accurate autofocusing. This makes the GF20-35mm the perfect all-in-one ultra-wide-angle lens for MF photographers.

Stunning Results at Every Setting

The optical construction of the GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR consists of 14 elements in ten groups, including three aspherical, one ED aspherical, and three ED elements, effectively controlling distortion and chromatic aberration.

The zoom delivers high-resolution images up to 100 megapixels with edge-to-edge sharpness at all focal lengths and even when wide open. Optical quality is further enhanced through Fujifilm's unique Nano GI coating technology, which reduces reflected light, diminishing ghosting and flare, while also boosting sharpness, color, and detail in your images.

Perfect for Travel

The compact design of the GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR makes it easy to forget it's a medium format zoom lens. Measuring just 112.5mm and weighing 725g, it's ideal for carrying to any location and is a great choice for longer hikes to your destination. The internal zoom mechanism ensures easy handling while maintaining overall dimensions when zooming.

Fast AF and Confident Handling

The Fujifilm GF20-35mm F4 R WR exhibits minimal breathing throughout the range, resulting in consistent framing, while a stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus down to 35cm for quick subject acquisition.

Built to Create in All Conditions

Like all G Mount lenses, the GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR features a weather-resistant design with extensive sealing across 12 points, protecting the lens from dust and moisture. It can also be operated in temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). The front element features a fluorine coating to repel water, fingerprints, and other marks, making it easier to keep clean.

What's Included

• Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens for medium format GFX cameras
• Front lens cap FLCP-82
• Rear lens cap RLCP-002
• Lens hood
• Lens pouch

Our Verdict

Designed specifically for architectural, interior, and landscape photographers, the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens is the widest zoom in the G mount lens range. The portable optic offers a wider focal length than the GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR and is faster than the GF 35-70mm F/4.5-5.6 WR Lens.

A compact and relatively lightweight design makes it ideal for travel and hiking, while also being an excellent option for city exploration. Fuji's optical design harnesses the full potential of ultra-high-resolution medium format GFX cameras, rendering well-controlled aberrations. The results are exquisite, with low distortion and extremely fine color and details, even when shooting wide open at the constant f/4 aperture.

Fujifilm's stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus, and the internal zoom mechanism maintains lens dimensions at any focal length. Combined with IBIS, you can handhold even in low light conditions and capture pin-sharp, high-resolution results, especially when utilizing camera body stabilization.

As with all G mount lenses, the GF 20-35mm F/4 includes comprehensive weather sealing for outdoor photographers, along with a fluorine-coated front element. Fuji has also included their proprietary Nano GI coating, which effectively reduces ghosting and flare. If you capture suitable subjects, there's no competition for this ultra-wide-angle lens, which performs incredibly well at any setting.

Why Choose the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens?

There are several reasons why the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens should be a top choice for photographers who require an ultra-wide-angle lens:

1. Unmatched focal range for the GFX system, providing landscape, travel, and architectural photographers with boundless creative possibilities.
2. Compact and lightweight design, making it an ideal travel and hiking companion for capturing stunning images on the go.
3. Superior optical performance, delivering edge-to-edge sharpness and high-resolution images up to 100 megapixels.
4. Robust construction with extensive weather sealing, fluorine coating, and Fujifilm's Nano GI coating, ensuring you can shoot in various conditions without worrying about the lens's durability.
5. Fast and near-silent autofocus, allowing for quick subject acquisition and minimal disturbance in quiet environments.

Conclusion

The Fujifilm GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR Lens sets a new benchmark for ultra-wide-angle lenses in the GFX system. Its combination of an extensive focal range, compact and lightweight design, and exceptional optical performance makes it a versatile and essential tool for photographers who need an ultra-wide-angle lens for their medium format cameras.

Whether you're a landscape, architectural, or travel photographer, the GF 20-35mm F/4 R WR lens will enable you to capture stunning images with remarkable detail and clarity. Its robust construction and weather sealing ensure that you can use it in various conditions, while the fast autofocus and constant f/4 aperture make it suitable for a wide range of shooting situations. With this lens, you'll be able to push your creative boundaries and capture breathtaking ultra-wide-angle images like never before.