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The Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR, the fast standard prime for the GFX system.
The Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR, the fast standard prime for the GFX system.

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Fujifilm

GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR

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$2,299

US launch price (September 2023); current list pricing is higher following later adjustments.

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Made by Fujifilm.

Part of the Fujifilm G system.

Specifications

MountFujifilm G
Focal length55 mm (44 mm full-frame equivalent)
Aperturef/1.7 - f/22
Construction14 elements in 10 groups; 2 aspherical, 2 ED
Aperture blades11, rounded
FocusAutofocus (DC motor + GMR sensor); 0.5 m minimum
Filter77 mm
Weight780 g
SealingWeather resistant
LaunchedSeptember 2023

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