Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR vs Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX
Fujifilm 80mm f/1.7 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture. Meike 85mm f/1.8 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Fujifilm G mount: the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is an 80mm f/1.7 prime, and the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX comes out ahead, 7 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR 
Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR better than the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/1.8)
- Wider field of view (80mm vs 85mm)
Why is the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX better than the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR?
- Longer reach (85mm vs 80mm)
- 389 g lighter (406 g vs 795 g)
- 16 mm shorter (83.3 mm vs 99.2 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.65 m vs 0.7 m)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 77 mm)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2021)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR | Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 80mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 ◆ | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Short telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Medium Format | Medium format |
| Weight | 795 g (1.75 lbs) | 406 g (14.32 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 94.7 mm (diameter) x 99.2 mm (length) | 94 x 83.3 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.6 inches) | 0.65 m (25.59 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in 9 groups (includes 1 aspherical and 2 Super ED elements) | 11 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 62 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Price | — | $399 list price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Meike
- 99.2 × 94.7 mm
- 83.3 × 94 mm
The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 16 mm longer and 389 g heavier than the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX?
- The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR opens to f/1.7, against f/1.8 on the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX?
- The Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX weighs 406 g, 389 g less than the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR (795 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX?
- The Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX focuses down to 0.65 m, against 0.7 m for the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR.
- Do the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR and the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 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 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
- Is the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Meike AF 85 mm f/1.8 GFX better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR has the edge: its f/1.7 aperture gathers more light than f/1.8.
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