FUJIFILM GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR: All GF Lenses Will Not Be For Me.

FUJIFILM GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR: I Will Not Get All GF Lenses.

I did not think I would be interested in a GF zoom lens with an f/5.6 aperture. In case I may be missing something, I tested one at my local camera shop. Here are the images followed by my thoughts.

Thoughts.

First the good.

• Seems plenty sharp.
• The added O.I.S. with the camera’s IBIS seem to make for a steady image even at low shutter speeds.
• AF seems quick, silent, and accurate.
• Flexible for a medium format lens at a full frame equivalent of 79-158mm.
• Reasonably priced for what it is and the system it is for.

The meh.

• The 79-158mm focal length range and f/4.424 aperture pale in comparison to full frame options like the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 lens.

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• Relatively expensive new or used for such a humble spec.
• Makes sense for such a large sensor, but kind of big.

Bottom line.

A fine lens. If you were determined to only own a GF body, here is a great zoom option.

But it is not what I bought into the GF system for. I lost interest in this lens almost immediately. So I can mark myself safe from it.

Fast primes only, please, and thank you.

Happy capturing.

-ELW