Thanks to a splash- and dust-resistant body, the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR can be used for photography even in bad weather. Furthermore, the zoom lens can be used without restriction at low temperatures down to minus 10 degrees Celsius.
Versatile zoom lens for a wide range of applications
The GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR covers the most commonly used focal length range from 35 mm wide-angle to 70 mm standard focal length. Converted to 35 mm format, this corresponds to a focal length range of 28 to 55 mm. The lens is therefore suitable for a wide range of shooting situations, such as landscape, portrait, street and reportage photography.
The lens offers the second-shortest minimum focusing distance of all lenses in the GFX series. The minimum focusing distance is 35 cm, allowing objects to be photographed at a distance of just 25 cm from the front element. This enables expressive close-ups – either using the wide-angle focal length, for an enhanced sense of depth with a wide field of view, or using the standard focal length, for a natural perspective with proportions that correspond to normal visual perception.
The optical design of the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR comprises eleven elements in nine groups. One aspherical lens and two ED glass elements minimise spherical and chromatic aberrations and ensure exceptionally high resolution from the wide-angle end.
Lightweight and compact
During the development of the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR, the focus was on achieving the best possible balance between maximum image quality and minimum size. Weighing approximately 390 grams, with a length of 73.9 mm* 2 and a filter diameter of 62 mm, the zoom lens is surprisingly light and compact enough to carry with you at all times, despite its large image circle. It also remains extremely handy when shooting, with a length of 96.4 mm in wide-angle mode and 95.7 mm in telephoto mode. Paired with a FUJIFILM GFX100S or FUJIFILM GFX50S II, it weighs in at just around 1,300 grams.
Fast autofocus
The GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR features an exceptionally fast and precise autofocus. The compact and lightweight focus group is moved into position so quickly by a powerful stepper motor that the camera instantly focuses on the subject at the decisive moment. As focusing is virtually silent, the zoom lens is also suitable for video recording.
Naturally, the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR is compatible with the face and eye detection AF of the GFX cameras. The AF focuses on the face or eyes in as little as 0.13 seconds. This feature is particularly useful, for example, when taking portraits of people in motion, as focus is reliably tracked, allowing even the subtlest changes in facial expressions to be captured.
Splash- and dust-resistant body
The abbreviation “WR” in the name of the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR already indicates that the lens is sealed against moisture and dust. The weather-resistant body allows you to take photographs even in the rain and adverse weather conditions. The nine seals also protect the internal components from the cold, ensuring the lens remains fully operational even at low temperatures down to minus 10 degrees Celsius.
Furthermore, the GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR features a manual retraction mechanism. Before taking a shot, the lens can be set to the 35mm wide-angle position by turning the zoom ring.