Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR review

The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 is a near-perfect near-standard zoom for GFX cameras

Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR review
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Digital Camera World Verdict

Medium format zoom lenses are a rarity, so the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 is welcome for that fact alone. However, this near-standard zoom (with an equivalent 36-79mm focal range) is also an impressive optical performer, though its sharpness dips slightly at the tele end – and there is an apparent anomaly at f/8 (at least with our review sample). An excellent all-purpose optic, it would be a valuable addition to any GFX owner's kit bag.

Pros

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    Extremely sharp

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    Image stabilization

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    Minimal CA or distortion

Cons

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    Sharpness dips at tele end

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    Sharpness dips at f/8

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    Clicked aperture ring

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The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR is the manufacturer's first attempt at a medium format zoom lens – two things that don't often go together. When they do, however, the stars can align for a very special optic indeed.

With its 35mm equivalent focal range of 36-79mm, this is as close to a standard zoom as you're going to get on a GFX camera, making this a valuable all-purpose lens on paper. And, when paired with the best medium format cameras made by Fujifilm, this has the scope to turn something like the Fujifilm GFX 50R into the ultimate walkabout powerhouse. 

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James Artaius
Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon MagazineN-Photo: The Nikon MagazineDigital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.