The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 183mm. The Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro with a length of 153mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro's 89mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro weighs 980g, 6% (70g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR's weight of 1050g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro has the same Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 100-200mm and
2.0X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 120mm.