As part of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II launch, Fuji has also announced the release of their accompanying kit lens with the GF 35-70mm F/4.5-5.6 WR. Traditionally, kit lenses have been branded as the cheap 'throw-away' lenses to help sell the camera. The GF 35-70mm smashes tradition to demonstrate its versatility as a premium medium-format lens option. Being a weather-sealed lens, it pairs seamlessly with the GFX 50S II to form a winning, weather-sealed combo to capture high-resolution images in any conditions.

Fujifilm GF 35-70mm Specifications

• 35-70mm zoom (28-50mm full frame equivalent)

• F/4.5-56 aperture

• 11 elements in 9 groups

• 1 aspherical and 2 ED elements

• Minimum focus distance of 35cm

• 0.28x magnification

• Dimensions 84.9mm x 73.9mm

• Filter 62mm

• Weight 390g

The GF 35-70mm delivers excellent image quality across the range with little to no detected aberration. While it's the lightest and smallest autofocus driven Fujifilm GF lens, it's built to last a lifetime. It's a Fujifilm thing! What's more, it's super-compact, and the external zoom lock prevents any unwanted slippage while out exploring the world. Any photographer working with Fuji's GFX system should consider investing in the GF 35-70mm F/4.5-5.6 WR as the very best everyday standard zoom. Remember that the medium format 35-70mm equates to 28-50mm on a 35mm full-frame equivalent lens.

Inside, where all the magic happens, the GF 35-70mm F/4.5-5.6 WR features a lens assembly of eleven elements in nine groups with a single aspherical and a pair of ED lenses. The lens enables a minimum focus distance of 35cm for close up work. For a GF lens, it's surprisingly light at 390g and measures 73.9mm with a 84.9mm diameter. It supports a 62mm thread for filters when shooting landscapes.