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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR X Mount Review

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Main Features

  • 100-400mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization (up to 5.0 stops)
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 1,375g / 3.03 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 95mm x 211mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1.75m
  • Max Magnification: 0.19x
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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Overview


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:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeExcellent
SportsExcellent
PortraitPoor
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingPoor
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

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
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 1605gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 580gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
APS-C / DX 1375gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
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APS-C / DX 580gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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.

PROs
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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CONs
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.

Fujifilm X-S20 with Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Size
Fujifilm X-S20 with the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens
Fujifilm X-T5 with Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Size
Fujifilm X-T5 with the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens
Fujifilm X-H2 with Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Size
Fujifilm X-H2 with the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens

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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.

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 vs Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens Size Comparison
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:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters


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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
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
FUJIFILM XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter Lens FUJIFILM XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter 200 - 800mm F9 - 11.2 Amazon B&H Photo
FUJIFILM XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter Lens FUJIFILM XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter 140 - 560mm F6.3 - 7.84 Amazon B&H Photo

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:

  • Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR: 0.33x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD: 0.32x - (Compare)

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

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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35mm FF 1,710 g / 3.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Lens Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
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Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 1,605 g / 3.53 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 580 g / 1.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 995 g / 2.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
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FourThirds 1,120 g / 2.46 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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35mm FF 1,355 g / 2.98 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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APS-C / DX 620 g / 1.36 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 580 g / 1.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Lens Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
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35mm FF 1135 g / 2.50 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Fujifilm
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 100-400mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 21
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements Five ED and 1 Super ED element + fluorine coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.75m
Max Magnification 0.19X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Extending front
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1375g
Diameter 95mm
Length 211mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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