SHOOTOUT: Fujifilm GF 55/1.7 vs Fujifilm GF 35-70: Snow-Crusted Cliff (GFX100 II)

2023-11-11 • SEND FEEDBACK |
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This shootout from f/1.7 to f/11 the Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 WR to the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 on a demanding distance scene.

The 35-70mm has a maximum aperture of f/5.2 at the 55mm zoom setting. It is a remarkably strong performer when and only when it is stopped-down ~1.5 stops or so from maximum aperture eg f/7.1 at the wide end and f/9 towards the long end. Note well that this aperture range (vs f/5.6 or brighter) is a guaranteed loser due to diffraction dulling. But can it fend-off what is perhaps the best prime lens of the lineup, the 55/1.7?

SHOOTOUT: Fujifilm GF 55/1.7 vs Fujifilm GF 35-70: Snow-Crusted Cliff (GFX100 II)

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Snow Crusted Cliffs, Conness Lake #2

f5.6 @ 1/800 sec electronic shutter, ISO 80; 2023-10-02 16:12:48
Fujifilm GFX100 II + Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 WR @ 45.3mm equiv (55mm)
ENV: Conness Lake 2, altitude 10600 ft / 3231 m, 35°F / 1°C
RAW: Camera ASTIA, Enhance Details, LACA corrected, vignetting corrected, WB 5000°K tint 15, push 0.5 stops, +20 Whites, +10 Clarity, AI Denoise 10

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