Review on 📷 Fujinon GF100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Zoom Lens by Jackie Rodriguez

If you are considering this lens for anything other than macro and landscape photography, you may be disappointed in its performance. Why? Simply put, it has a relatively slow, albeit constant, f/5.6 aperture and is insanely sharp. Sharpness is not always ideal for portraits. It is also preferable to use a large maximum aperture to illuminate the background outside the studio. Sports? Despite the GFX cameras' continuous 3fps, it can be used for some sports, but the 35mm FOV equivalent is around 80-158mm, which isn't much. Adding a teleconverter gives you up to 280mm, which translates to 224mm, but your maximum aperture drops to f/8, severely limiting your shutter speed options. At least OIS will make things easier. So macros and landscapes. Here sharpness is desirable, and the maximum aperture is not so important, since a large depth of field is appreciated. Only the windiest of days can affect your ability to slow your shutter speed to compensate for the slower aperture on offer. Unless you're on a tripod, OIS is one of the best in the business. As a bonus, what you lose at maximum aperture you gain at reduced size. For a 100-200mm medium format lens with autofocus and OIS, it's surprisingly light and compact. But don't let the weight fool you: internal construction is magnesium alloy with full weather protection for durability and performance in harsh environments. And there are other little things. The hood has a cutout for accessing the polarizer while it is in place. The focus and zoom rings are smooth, with internal zoom. The tripod leg releases with one of the most sophisticated locking systems I've seen, using a spring-loaded cam to stay in place to rotate, just a quarter turn to tighten and pull the handle to loosen. The only drawback is the missing ARCA grooves on the foot. A bonus is the 67mm front element, which saves money on filters. However, a 77mm front thread to match other GFX lenses would be an even better choice. As someone else said in their review, when combined with the GF 32-64mm f/4 you have a great two lens set for landscapes. I have personally added a GF 23mm f/4 to a 3 lens kit but opinion remains the same. And at $1999, this lens is the most affordable zoom lens for the GFX and represents excellent value when all factors are considered.