Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR vs Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX
Fujifilm 55mm f/1.7 has a longer reach. Irix 45mm f/1.4 is 0.6 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Fujifilm G mount: the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR is a 55mm f/1.7 prime, and the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX is a 45mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR 
Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR better than the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX?
- Longer reach (55mm vs 45mm)
- 340 g lighter (780 g vs 1120 g)
- 31 mm shorter (99.3 mm vs 130 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2021)
Why is the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX better than the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR?
- 0.6 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
- Wider field of view (45mm vs 55mm)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.4 m vs 0.5 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR | Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55mm | 45mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Medium Format | Medium format |
| Weight | 780 g (1.72 lbs) ◆ | 1120 g |
| Dimensions | 94.7 mm (diameter) x 99.3 mm (length) | 87 x 130 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.7 inches) | 0.4 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 10 groups (includes 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements) | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Price | — | $795 launch price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Irix
- 99.3 × 94.7 mm
- 130 × 87 mm
The Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX is 31 mm longer and 340 g heavier than the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR
Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR or the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX?
- The Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX opens to f/1.4, against f/1.7 on the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR, 0.6 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR or the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX?
- The Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR weighs 780 g, 340 g less than the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX (1120 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR or the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX?
- The Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX focuses down to 0.4 m, against 0.5 m for the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR.
- Do the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR and the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR or the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
- Is the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7 R WR or the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Irix 45 mm f/1.4 GFX has the edge: its f/1.4 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.