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Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR
Short answer
The Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR (100–200mm) and Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR (250mm) are both telephoto lenses for the Fujifilm GFX mount. The Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR is the faster lens at f/4 against f/5.6 on the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR.
Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR: 4 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 100–200mm | 250mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 79–158mm | 198mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm G | Fujifilm G |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens construction | 20 elements in 13 groups | 16 elements in 10 groups |
| Angle of view | 30.6° – 15.6° | 12.5° |
| Minimum focus | 0.6 m | 1.4 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | 0.22× |
| Weight | 1050 g | 1425 g |
| Diameter | ⌀89.5 mm | ⌀108 mm |
| Length | 183 mm | 203.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67 mm | ⌀82 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
- Wider view 79 mm vs 198 mm
- Minimum focus 0.6 m vs 1.4 m
- Weight 1050 g vs 1425 g
- Diameter ⌀89.5 mm vs ⌀108 mm
- Length 183 mm vs 203.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR
- Longer reach 198 mm vs 158 mm
- Maximum aperture f/4 vs f/5.6
- Maximum magnification 0.22× vs 0.2×
Both have weather sealing, an aperture ring, optical stabilisation, and a linear focus motor.
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | 79–158 mm | 24.7°–12.5° | 4.4–2.2 m |
| Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR | 198 mm | 10° | 1.8 m |
The Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR gets 1.25× closer to the subject than the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR: whatever it points at fills 1.25× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.6× more of its area. With the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR you would have to walk about 20% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 64% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR is 375 g lighter than the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR, about 26% less.
- The Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR is 20.5 mm longer.
- The Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR is 18.5 mm wider.
- The Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR takes ⌀67 mm filters and the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR ⌀82 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Good | Very good |
| Portrait | Good | Poor |
| Travel | Poor | Poor |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Very good | Poor |
| Walk around | Poor | Poor |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Poor | Poor |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every GFX body with interchangeable lenses — 7 in our list.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR if
- weight matters to you. It is 375 g lighter, roughly 26% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/4 it lets in 1 stops more than f/5.6 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR, by 375 g — about 26% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR. At f/4 against f/5.6 it gathers 1 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Do the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR and Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR takes ⌀67 mm and the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR ⌀82 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm G mount, so they fit any GFX camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit X Series bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR, by 375 g (1050 g against 1425 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Fujinon GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR leads, 4 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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