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 XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 with a length of 211mm, is 11mm 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 XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6's 95mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 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 XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 weighs 1375g, 4% (60g) lighter than the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR's weight of 1435g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has the Fujifilm X 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 X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100-400mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.5-5.6 .
