Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Announced January 15, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR provides impressive telephoto reach and reliable image stabilization for wildlife and sports photography. While the lens delivers sharp images and robust weather sealing, its significant size and weight can make it feel unbalanced on smaller camera bodies.
Weighted from 18 reviewer scores
Pros
- Robust, weather-resistant build quality
- Sharp optical performance across the zoom range
- Highly effective image stabilization
- Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus
- Extensive telephoto reach with teleconverter compatibility
Cons
- Large, heavy, and potentially unbalanced on smaller cameras
- Reduced sharpness at the longest focal lengths
- Stiff or jerky zoom ring operation
- High price point
- Limited close-focusing capabilities
- Launch price $1,899 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 1.75 m (0.19x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Twin linear motors
- Weight & size 1375g · 94.8 x 210.5 mm (3.73 x 8.29 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 18 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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I would not hesitate to recommend it to any Fujifilm shooter looking for a lens with extended reach.
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Despite the hefty price, wildlife and action shooters who use Fujifilm’s X-series cameras should feel confident that this zoom will meet your high expectations for perfomance.
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The Fujinon XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM WR OIS is no longer a new lens, but neither is it completely outclassed by the new 150-600mm OIS.
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This is a very well made lens with lovely bokeh and a high level of sharpness. Flare, CA and distortion are all but abolished.
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The Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens offers outstanding image quality, excellent construction and weather-proofing, quick, quiet and reliable auto-focusing, and very effective image stabilisation, not to mention the longest focal length of any XF lens.
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After a full day’s testing, I can say the XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a lens that fulfils the appetite of those who’ve been waiting patiently for a longer zoom in Fujifilm’s line-up of XF lenses.
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Thanks to the crop factor of Fujifilm’s X-mount mirrorless cameras, this lens delivers radical reach of up to 609mm in full-frame terms.
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a standout telephoto lens, but one that won't balance well on smaller cameras.
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The XF 100-400mm is an excellent lens as far as optical quality is concerned. I [...] felt it was at the same level as other premium telephoto zooms and on par with the quality Fujifilm has given us already with other zoom lenses [...]
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The XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a lens that rounds out the Fuji lineup by finally delivering some serious reach, and they’ve delivered another winner.
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Perhaps the best way to think about the Fujinon 100-400mm is that it’s a fantastic 100-350mm lens, especially from 100mm to about 250mm, which is where it produces the best results. The last 50mm is a bonus—sufficiently good, but disappointing when you consider how much it costs.
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So I think definitely this is not just a wildlife photographer or a sports photographer, yes it is used in that genre, but I think definitely if you think beyond that and you can definitely get some incredible photos.
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If you want an ultra-tele for your Fuji Camera, this is the best there is. It is ultra sharp and its stabilization system is superb. The results from this lens on any Fuji body are superb - but it doesn't focus very close.
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It's also a really high performing lens, it's super sharp, gives you great looking images, and I really am impressed with the build quality and how solid and reliable and dependable it is.
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I have no hesitation recommending the Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens. Just writing the review and looking at the photos it produces makes me want to get out and use it right now.
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As for the image stabilizer, I think it may be the best I have ever tried. Things look rock-solid in the viewfinder. Image quality in this very limited test fell a bit short of expectations.
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Really fantastic lens, definitely worth looking at if you're looking to come from heavier gear such as the Canon gear, but you're into shooting sports and wildlife.
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I think it's a fantastic lens and I won't be getting rid of it and for someone that loves primes to say that they love a telephoto or a zoom lens, it speaks highly of this lens which is great.
