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GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR — 100–200mm f/5.6 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Feb 2021

vs

Fujifilm

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

762mm-equiv. super-telephoto at only 1335g with 5.5-stop OIS and linear AF.

$3,699

Launch price

Released Oct 2024

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 3.7 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

1categories

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 4 categories·XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories
  • AGF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (75 cm vs 275 cm)
  • AGF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (183 mm vs 255.5 mm)
  • AGF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (1050 g vs 1335 g)
  • AGF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Diameter (89 mm vs 104.5 mm)
  • BXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 5 stops)

Key specs at a glance

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WRXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length100-200 mm500 mm
Max Aperturef/5.6f/5.6
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm X
CoverageMedium FormatAPS-C
Stabilization5 stops5.5 stops
Weight1050 g1335 g
Min Focus75 cm275 cm
Filter Size67 mm95 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

89 × 183 mm

1050 g (2.31 lb / 37.04 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

105 × 256 mm

1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 73mm shorter and 16mm narrower than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 285 g lighter than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WRXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
5.5Fair
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
6.0Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
10.0Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Min focus distance

    75 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    183 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    1050 g vs 1335 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    89 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/5.6

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/5.6

Max magnification

Both 0.2 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
100 mm
500 mm
Focal length (Max)
200 mm
500 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5.6
f/5.6
Max aperture (Tele)
f/5.6
f/5.6
Elements
20
21
Groups
15
14
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
5 ED, 2 Super ED
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
75 cm−200 cm less
275 cm
Max magnification
0.2 ×
0.2 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5.5 stops+10%
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Weight
1050 g−285 g less
1335 g
Length
183 mm−73 mm less
255.5 mm
Diameter
89 mm−16 mm less
104.5 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
95 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
Medium Format
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.