The Fujifilm Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR ($1,499) is the first lens you're likely to add to the GFX 50S. It's a compact prime that covers a standard-angle field of view—the equivalent of the 50mm prime that was bundled with 35mm SLRs before zoom lenses became the norm. The GF 63mm continues the tradition, and delivers crisp images when paired with the GFX's high-resolution image sensor. It's a solid first lens for the GFX. Design A medium format image sensor is big, but the GF 63mm ($1,499.00 at Amazon) isn't an overwhelmingly large lens. At 2.8 by 3.3 inches (HD) and just 14.3 ounces, it's smaller and lighter than some primes for full-frame systems. The modest f/2.8 aperture certainly comes into play here—an f/2 or wider lens would require a lot more glass to cover the GFX 50S's image sensor. The front element is slightly recessed, but a lens hood is included. The lens supports 62mm front filters, and also sports a physical aperture control ring. The aperture is adjustable from f/2...
The Fujifilm Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR is the first lens many GFX owners will buy. It delivers very sharp results and is relatively light and compact.
Compact; Sharp; Standard-angle field of view; Dust- and moisture-resistant build; Aperture control ring
Edge sharpness lags behind center; Some barrel distortion; Not stabilized