One of the most intriguing lenses Fujifilm will launch in near future (within 2021), is definitely the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6, a very affordable zoom for the Fujifilm GFX system.

To see which other lenses (and cameras) will be launched this year, but also in 2022, check out our rumored X/GFX 2021/2022 timeline.

But back to the GF35-70mm.

We already told you that the lens will have a collapsible design, similar to the one we find on the Fujinon XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6. This means that when you first turn the lens, you are not already zooming. You are just pushing out the lens. Only once pushed out, you can start zooming.

This sort of design helps to keep lens size smaller.

But how small will the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 be?

Well, thanks to indication of our sources, we can now share an approximate size comparison between the upcoming Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 and the already existing and quite frankly stellar (and now hugely discounted) Fujinon GF32-64mmF4. You can see the comparison above.

Of course the rendering shows the lens in its smallest size possible.

This is approximate size comparison I made using an imaginary mock-up I made out of the rumors shared so far, so do not expect it to be a 100% super accurate size comparison. But it will help you to get an idea on what is about to come from Fujifilm.

Now, I own the Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 and love it. And I also love the fact that it has an aperture ring, which the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 won’t have. So no regrets here and I will happily stick with my GF32-64mmF4.

But the Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 has also its strengths: a sensibly smaller size (as you can see above) and a much more affordable price tag.

I can see what Fujifilm is doing here, and as I said in this article, it makes a whole lot of sense, as it finally fixes the true anomaly in the G mount lens lineup.

So guys, that was it for today. But more juicy stuff will come ;).

• GF 32-64mmF4 (save $500*): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
• GF 50mm F3.5 (save $200*): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
• GF 45mmF2.8 (save $200*): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
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If you follow FujiRumors, you’ll know that Fujifilm is preparing to launch the new Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 lens.

You’ll also know it will cost just $500 if bundled with the upcoming Fujifilm GFX50SII.

Well, thanks to our sources, today we can tell you that the Fujinon GF35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 will have a collapsible lens. We know this design already from the Fujinon XC15-45mm F3.5-5.6.

For your convenience, down below is a recap of all Fujifilm GFX50SII and Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5-6 rumors.

• GF 32-64mmF4 (save $500*): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
• GF 50mm F3.5 (save $200*): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
• GF 45mmF2.8 (save $200*): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
  *mail-in rebate ends August 22. Pay full price and then get a $500/$200 pre-paid Mastercard back after your purchase. Check out this Fuji page to claim back your money

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• Fujifilm GFX group
• Fujifilm GFX page

Follow FujiRumors: Facebook, Flipboard, Instagram, RSS-feed, Youtube and Twitter

The GFX Rumor Recap

• Fujifilm GFX50SMKII is coming (but not on August 27)
• Fujifilm GFX50SII Shipping in September
• Fujifilm GFX50SMKII will cost $3,999
• Fujifilm GFX50SMKII will have same body of GFX100S and hence have IBIS
• Fujinon GF35-70mm coming second half 2021
• Fujinon GF35-70mm to cost $500 if bundled with GFX camera
• Aperture range: Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6
• Fujifilm GFX50SMKII and GF35-70mm to cost $4,499 (body $3,999 and lens $500)
• Fujinon GF35-70mm 4.5-5.6 will Not Have an Aperture Ring
• Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 with Collapsible Lens Design