Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
Announced May 16, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Exceptional
The Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR is a high-performance super-telephoto lens that brings practical, portable reach to the medium-format GFX system. It delivers exceptional sharpness and effective stabilization, making it a compelling choice for wildlife and sports photographers.
Weighted from 12 reviewer scores
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness and quality
- Lightweight and portable design
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and quiet autofocus performance
- Robust weather-sealed construction
Cons
- Autofocus can be sluggish or inconsistent in certain conditions
- Limited versatility due to prime focal length and aperture
- High cost
- Tripod collar lacks 90-degree click stops
- Build quality concerns regarding plastic components
- Launch price $3,499 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 500mm f/5.6
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm G Medium Format
- Stabilization Optical IS, 6 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 2.75 m (0.2x)
- Filter thread 95mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 1375g · 104.5 x 246.5 mm (4.11 x 9.70 in)
What the Reviewers Say
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- PetaPixel 8.5/10
If you have the GFX and want to go use it for animals, wildlife, and more with a longer focal length, the 500mm is the obvious choice.
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The Fujinon GF 500mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR represents more than just a new lens – it’s a proof of concept that medium format telephoto photography can be practical, portable, and powerful.
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The Fujinon GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is a very important lens for Fuji. It is twice as long a focal length as the previous longest lens for the platform, and is much more of a legitimate telephoto than the GF 250mm F4.
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The Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR lens comes highly recommended without a moment's hesitation, and it's great to see Fujifilm diversifying their GF lens range in such an exciting way.
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Fujifilm has done a great job of packing so much telephoto reach into a medium format lens that’s actually lighter in weight than the GF 250mm.
- SlashGear 10/10
Between a high level of optical performance, impressive optical stabilization, and a weather sealed design that features some really smart touches such as an integrated Arca-Swiss foot, there's a lot to love about this lens.
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It's an essential piece of kit for bird, sports, and wildlife photographers who already use Fujifilm's medium-format system.
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With regards to image quality, I can't really find anything to complain about, but even if there was, I don't think there's an alternative for this lens.
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The GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR is here to change that and to take the GF system to a wholly different realm of photography.
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The Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR was truly wonderful to use and produced amazing images, and it was one of those lenses that was hard to send back after the review period.
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The introduction of the GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens significantly enhances the Fujifilm GFX system, broadening its appeal, especially among photographers who specialise in sports, wildlife, and capturing distant subjects.
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I am blown away by this.
