Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR

Love the focal length on this, even though it is one of the older lenses just picked it up to use with the 100ii and I am loving it.

Easily as sharp as phase one lenses I've used. Out of focus areas render perfectly. No CA at all anywhere in the frame. Autofocus is quite fast for this lens, quicker then the 63mm.

Ive owned several 35mm full frame equivalent lenses and the Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR lens holds its own with the Zeiss, Leica and Nikon 35mm lenses Ive bought and sold. The GF45 captures scenes in their full natural brilliance even in poor light. When paired with the GFX 50s, the GF45 offers a compact design, that is fast, has precise focusing and offers high-performing versatility that is well suited for environmental portraits, photojournalism, candid photography and low light landscape. The GF45 (35mmFF equivalent) is my preferred camera lens combo and I use it with the GFX 50s in most situations. Occasionally I may employ my only other lens, the GF 32-64 if I need to expand the focal range. When size restrictions prevail, Ill use my only other camera, an X100F which is also a 35mm full frame equivalent and uses similar controls which increases familiarity. Ive sold all my other photographic equipment and dont plan to change for quite some time.

I received my copy about a week ago and finally had the chance to take some photos, mostly of family at a party. I dont use flash, so that means I tend to shoot lenses wide open - which stresses lenses on multiple fronts. This lens is very sharp and has great contrast. I noticed nothing that worried me such as drop off or fringing. Autofocus performance was consistent with the other GF lenses I have. My biggest surprise was that the lens isnt as wide as I expected it be. Which has nothing to do with lens quality. Its a very useful field of view, but I think Im going to need the 23mm as well, because the 45mm wont, for example, capture an entire room without backing way up (which isnt always possible).