Fujifilm 100-400 release date price specs
(1900 USD, f/5.6, 1.375 kg / 3 lbs)
Introduction
Fujifilm announced the new Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 supertelephoto lens. Originally the lens was planned for 2015 I think.
Such lenses used in bird/wildlife or outdoor sports photography. The lens has 5 (!) ED and 1 Super Ed elements, 5 stops stabilizer, and 1.75m minimum focusing distance, which results in 0.19x magnification. The lens has 2 linear focusing motor for better faster focusing.
This lens was on a roadmap of Fujfilm long ago. The 1.375 kg (3.03 lbs) weight is good for such a lens, but nothing extraordinary. The lens has 21 elements in 14 groups which is rather a complex design. The lens is compatible with Fujifilm’s 1.4x converter which makes the lens an 560mm f/8 lens. Autofocus is supported at this combination as well according to Fujifilm. The lens has a sealing for waterproofing at 12 different places. If you buy this lens, must check the compatibility with camera bodies at Fujfilm home page.
The initial price of the lens is 1900 USD.
Official name
Fujifilm XF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS
R means
the lens has a dedicated aperture ring which can be stopped down in 1/3 stops, but not mechanically, as with older manual focus lenses, only by electronically turning the aperture setting on the camera
LM means
linear motor used by Fujifilm, it is not an ultrasonic motor like the ones in Canon and Nikon but a quiet mechanism and has good speed, according to early reviews it is nearly silent on this lens.
OIS means
optical image stabilizer
Fujifilm 100-400 f4.5 5.6 specs
Item |
Fujinon XF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 |
Mount: |
Fujifilm X mount |
Filter size: |
82 mm |
Lens elements / groups: |
21 elements / 14 groups |
Exotic Lens elements: |
5 ED and 1 Super Ed elements |
Weight: |
1.375 kg (3.03 lbs. ) |
Dimensions: |
95 x 211 mm (3.73 x 8.29 ” ) |
Close focus distance: |
1.75 m (6′) |
Magnification: |
0.19 x |
Autofocus: |
yes twin linear motors |
Stabilizer: |
yes, claimed 5 stops by the manufacturer |
Front element rotates: |
No info yet |
Front element extends: |
yes |
Moving barrel elements during focusing: |
No info yet |
Focus preset modes: |
No |
Switches: |
Manual focus autofocus stabilizer on off, focus limiter 5m – infinity, automatic or manual aperture and focus lock |
Lens Mount: |
Fujifilm X-mount |
Format: |
No info yet |
Magnification: |
0.19x |
Reproduction ratio: |
1:5 |
Aperture blades: |
9 rounded diaphragm blades |
Distance scale: |
No |
Focal length: |
100-400 mm |
Max Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
Min Aperture: |
f/22 |
Angle of view: |
16.2-4.1 degrees (Aps-C) |
Zoom lock: |
yes |
FTM (Manual focus override): |
yes |
FF equivalent focal length: |
213-583mm |
Distance scale: |
No |
Dof scale: |
No |
Focus limiter: |
yes |
Tripod mount ring: |
yes |
Lens hood: |
yes |
Accessories: |
yes, lens caps lens hood, tripod mount |
Compatible teleconverters: |
yes, the 1.4x Fuji |
Coating: |
Fluorine coating to repel dust and fingerprints |
Weather sealing: |
yes 13 sealing at 12 points |
Tilt / shift: |
No |
Price: |
1900 USD |
Competition / rivals
Canon and Nikon produce super sharp telephotos for bird/wildlife photography with extemely fast focus, but not for the Fujifilm system. The Tamron 150-600 and Sigma 150-600 lenses are also interesting, but not for Fuji I think. I think this lens is more aimed for Fuji shooters, not for pro wildlife photographers but the many exotic elements makes me curious about it’s performance. The stabilizer is very good according to the review linked below. This is a real fun lens, the possible additional reach with the 1.4x teleconverter makes it even more fun in good light.