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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

vs

Fujifilm

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

Fujifilm X Mount

The pro-grade standard zoom for X-mount camera bodies, delivering prime-like performance.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Jan 2015

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 3.8 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

7categories

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

LandscapeSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR wins 4 categories
  • AGF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 65 cm)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Weight (655 g vs 985 g)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WRXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Focal Length45-100 mm16-55 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXFujifilm X
CoverageMedium FormatAPS-C
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight985 g655 g
Min Focus65 cm30 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

89 × 145 mm

985 g (2.17 lb / 34.74 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 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

83 × 106 mm

655 g (1.44 lb / 23.10 oz)

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 39mm longer and 6mm wider than XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR.

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 330 g heavier than XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WRXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Portrait
5.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent
Travel
2.0Limited
5.5Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED

  • Optical stabilization

    Only GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Control ring

    Only GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR supports it

Reasons to choose the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 65 cm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Aspherical

  • Weight

    655 g vs 985 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Length

    106 mm vs 144.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    83 mm vs 88.9 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.16 × vs 0.13 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

Pros

  • Incredible center-to-corner sharpness across the range
  • Professional weather-resistant build quality
  • Twin Linear Motors deliver rapid, near-silent autofocus
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring

Cons

  • No optical image stabilization
  • Relatively heavy and bulky for an APS-C lens (655g)
  • Filter size of 77mm is large for X-series accessories

Decided which one is right for you?

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Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Focal length (Min)
45 mm
16 mm
Focal length (Max)
100 mm
55 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
16
17
Groups
12
12
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
3 Aspherical, 3 ED
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Min focus distance
65 cm
30 cm−35 cm less
Max magnification
0.13 ×
0.16 ×+23%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Twin Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Weight
985 g
655 g−330 g less
Length
144.5 mm
106 mm−39 mm less
Diameter
88.9 mm
83 mm−6 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM 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.