Fujifilm Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S specs compared with Canon EF 24mm F3.5L TS-E
I realise this isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison but as many architecture photographers adapt the Canon 24mm TS-E to use on their Fujifilm GFX system cameras then the side-by-side contrast makes more sense.
It’s surprising how similar the specs are but early testing of the Fujifilm GF30mm T/S with the 100MP Fujifilm GFX100 II (which has an optimised sensor for this lens, apparently) suggests super-impressive optical performance, even when shifted to the maximum.
Also, if there was any doubt that the tilt and shift functions can be oriented separately to use in the same ‘direction’ (it wasn’t that clear in the press release), then I can confirm they can.
When fully equipped with the tripod foot (and my own Arca-type plate), metal hood with filter adapter, and a 105mm Fujifilm Protector filter, it’s quite a handful. That said, the results appear to be worth it! Stripping that lot off could help if you want the lens to be a bit lighter (and less bulky looking) for general use, but then a filter can’t be fitted, as the thread is recessed, and a cosmetic ring must be used if you want the cap to protect the lens.
I will have a review of the GF30mm T/S published here, so keep checking back.
Technical Data
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
| Model | Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S | EF 24mm F3.5L II TS-E |
| Web | www.fujifilm-X.com | www.canon.co.uk |
| Elements/construction | 16 elements in 11 groups | 16 elements in 11 groups |
| Special glass types | 1x Super ED, 3x ED | 4x UD, 1 Asph |
| Aperture blade design | 9 rounded | 8 rounded |
| Angle of view | 84.7° (diagonal) 24mm equivalent | 84° (diagonal) |
| Tilt/Shift | +/- 8.5° Tilt, +/- 15mm Shift | +/- 8.5° Tilt, +/- 12mm Shift |
| Max aperture | F5.6 | F3.5 |
| Min aperture | F32 | F22 |
| Min focus distance | 0.3m (11.9 in) | 0.21m ((8.27 in) |
| Mount | GF mount | EF mount |
| Filter size | 105mm (with adapter ring), 72mm front cap* | 82mm |
| Length | 135.8mm (5.5 in.) | 106.93mm (4.21 in) |
| Diameter | 87.1mm (3.4 in.) | 88.39 mm (3.48 in) |
| Weight | 1340g (2.95 lb) | 780 g (1.72 lb) |
| Price | £3,899 inc VAT ($3,999) | £2,399 inc VAT ($1,899) |
The Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S will be sold with an RRP of £3899 inc VAT.
User manual at: www.fujifilm-x.com
Additional coverage/press release.
Pre-order:
WEX UK | Amazon | Park Cameras UK
B&H Photo US | Adorama | Amazon
*Obviously, the 105mm adapter for filters is to prevent vignetting.
