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GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR — 250mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$3,299

Launch price

Released Jan 2018

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Fujifilm

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR — 45–100mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Sep 2018

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 8 months newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

4categories

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridSports & Action

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR wins 4 categories
  • BGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (65 cm vs 140 cm)
  • AGF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.13 ×)
  • BGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (985 g vs 1425 g)
  • BGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (144.5 mm vs 203.5 mm)
  • BGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has lower Diameter (88.9 mm vs 108 mm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WRGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length250 mm45-100 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/4
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm GFX
CoverageMedium FormatMedium Format
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight1425 g985 g
Min Focus140 cm65 cm
Filter Size82 mm82 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

108 × 204 mm

1425 g (3.14 lb / 50.27 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

89 × 145 mm

985 g (2.17 lb / 34.74 oz)

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 59mm longer and 19mm wider than GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR.

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 440 g heavier than GF 45-100mm F4 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 250mm F4 R LM OIS WRGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
2.5Limited
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED

  • Min focus distance

    65 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    985 g vs 1425 g — lower is better

  • Length

    144.5 mm vs 203.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    88.9 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/4

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/4

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 250mm F4 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

GF 45-100mm F4 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

  • 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 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR and GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
250 mm
45 mm
Focal length (Max)
250 mm
100 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/4
Elements
16
16
Groups
10
12
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
140 cm
65 cm−75 cm less
Max magnification
0.22 ×+69%
0.13 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Weight
1425 g
985 g−440 g less
Length
203.5 mm
144.5 mm−59 mm less
Diameter
108 mm
88.9 mm−19 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Fujifilm GFX
Format coverage
Medium Format
Medium Format

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