Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR vs Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6
Fujifilm 80mm f/1.7 is 55 g lighter. Mitakon 80mm f/1.6 is 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture.
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 Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 is an 80mm f/1.6 prime. On paper the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR 
Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR better than the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6?
- 55 g lighter (795 g vs 850 g)
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 better than the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR?
- 0.2 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.6 vs f/1.7)
- 16 mm shorter (83.2 mm vs 99.2 mm long)
- Focuses 20 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.7 m)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2021)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 has the edge: its f/1.6 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 has the edge: its f/1.6 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR | Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 80mm | 80mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.6 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Short telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Medium Format | Medium format |
| Weight | 795 g (1.75 lbs) ◆ | 850 g |
| Dimensions | 94.7 mm (diameter) x 99.2 mm (length) | 83 x 83.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.6 inches) | 0.5 m ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15x | 0.26 |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in 9 groups (includes 1 aspherical and 2 Super ED elements) | 10 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G, Hasselblad X |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $599 launch price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Mitakon
- 99.2 × 94.7 mm
- 83.2 × 83 mm
The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR is 16 mm longer and 55 g lighter than the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR
Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6
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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 Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 opens to f/1.6, against f/1.7 on the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR, 0.2 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6?
- The Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR weighs 795 g, 55 g less than the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 (850 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 focuses down to 0.5 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 Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 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 Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 has the edge: its f/1.6 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
- Is the Fujifilm GF 80mm F1.7 R WR or the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Mitakon Speedmaster 80 mm f/1.6 has the edge: its f/1.6 aperture gathers more light than f/1.7.
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