Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is a member of Fujifilm's XF Telephoto Zoom series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
XF Telephoto Zoom Series Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount
Reasons to Buy Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization (up to 5.0 stops) |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| Aperture Ring |
| Compatible with Fujifilm Teleconverters |
| Hood supplied |
| Tripod Collar |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Focus Distance Limiter |
| Zoom Lock |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| 400mm reach great for Wildlife Photography |
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| Lens Extents while zooming |
| Slow Aperture at Wide end |
| Slow Aperture at Tele end |
| Variable Aperture |
| Heavy |
| Pricey |
Lens Mount
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Fujifilm X Lens Mount
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has a maximum diameter of 95mm and total length of 211mm when not extended. It weighs 1375g / 48.5 oz.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 and Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD (Fujifilm X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 and the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Size and Weight
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6:
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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Top View
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 150-600mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 changes below:
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
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Weather Sealings of the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6
The Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6's stabilization system is effective up to 5.0 stops.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 211mm and a weight of 1375g, the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Tripod Collar
Zoom Method
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.75m.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f at 100mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f at 400mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
100mm
|
F4.5 |
F |
|
400mm
|
F5.6 |
F |
Optical Formula
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6's optical formula consists of 21 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- Five ED
- 1 Super ED element + fluorine coating
Lens Hood
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6
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