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Fujifilm

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

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — 100–400mm f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$2,699

Launch price

Released Dec 2021

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S is 10 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

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

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

4categories

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 2 categories·NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S wins 3 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 75 cm)
  • AGF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (183 mm vs 251 mm)
  • AGF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (1050 g vs 1435 g)
  • BNIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.2 ×)
  • BNIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4.5 vs f/5.6)

Key specs at a glance

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WRNIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Focal Length100-200 mm100-400 mm
Max Aperturef/5.6f/4.5-5.6
MountFujifilm GFXNikon Z
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight1050 g1435 g
Min Focus75 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 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

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

81 × 251 mm

1435 g (3.16 lb / 50.62 oz)

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 68mm shorter and 8mm wider than NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S.

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 385 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S.

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 WRNIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Portrait
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.0Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
9.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

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

  • Length

    183 mm vs 251 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    1050 g vs 1435 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 75 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/4.5 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/5.6

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

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

NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • 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 NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S at major authorized retailers.

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

Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Focal length (Min)
100 mm
100 mm
Focal length (Max)
200 mm
400 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5.6
f/4.5+0.6 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/5.6
f/5.6
Elements
20
23
Groups
15
17
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED
Aspherical
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Min focus distance
75 cm
38 cm−37 cm less
Max magnification
0.2 ×
0.25 ×+25%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Weight
1050 g−385 g less
1435 g
Length
183 mm−68 mm less
251 mm
Diameter
89 mm
81 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Medium Format
Full Frame

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