Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S vs Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6
Fujifilm 30mm f/5.6 has a longer reach. Mitakon 28mm f/5.6 has a wider field of view.
The Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S is a 30mm f/5.6 prime, and the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 is a 28mm f/5.6 prime. On paper the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S 
Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S better than the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6?
- Longer reach (30mm vs 28mm)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.35 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 5)
- Covers a larger sensor format (medium-format vs full-frame)
Why is the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 better than the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S?
- Wider field of view (28mm vs 30mm)
- 1210 g lighter (130 g vs 1340 g)
- 88 mm shorter (51 mm vs 138.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (37 mm vs 105 mm)
- $3,701 cheaper ($299 launch price vs $3,999.95 launch price)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 1210 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 1210 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S | Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 30mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 | f/5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Medium format | Full frame |
| Weight | 1340 g (47.27 oz) | 130 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 138.5 x 87.1 mm | 44 x 51 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) ◆ | 0.35 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 5 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 8 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 105 mm | 37 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Leica M, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Fujifilm G, L-Mount |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Price | $3,999.95 launch price | $299 launch price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Mitakon
- 138.5 × 87.1 mm
- 51 × 44 mm
The Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S is 88 mm longer and 1210 g heavier than the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S
Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6?
- The Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 weighs 130 g, 1210 g less than the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S (1340 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.35 m for the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S and the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 1210 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 30 mm f/5.6 T/S or the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 better for travel?
- For travel, the Mitakon Creator 28 mm f/5.6 has the edge: it is 1210 g lighter to carry.
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