The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR 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. Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 222mm. The Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR with a length of 204mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR Size and Weight 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 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR weighs 1425g, 0% (10g) lighter than the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR's weight of 1435g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a focal range of 100-400mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150 - 600mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 250mm.
