My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
p.2 #1My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
vieri wrote:
You mention the possibility of different focal length GFX100RF versions... I think this is where the idea of dual focal length lens, picked by Fuji manager in recent Peta pixel podcast, fits in. Not much extra bulk or weight and the lens would be optimized just for two focal lengths (no zoom). It would make this kind of camera much more versatile. I brought up this in the main GFX100RF discussion.That would be great to have. I I can easily see a 16-21mm FOV equivalent GFX100RF, the current 28mm equivalent, and a 50-75mm or 50-90mm equivalent (if lens size will be feasible). A quick look at Leica M lenses gives me hope, keeping in mind they need to cover a much smaller sensor, but that this can be somehow compensated by being able to design the lens inside the depth of the camera body.
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I think I'd finally bite at 28mm/40mm lengths in one.Yes, the so-called "digital zoom", which is nothing but a crop, is useful to compose but not very useful if one needs all those pixels, such as for landscape work.
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I loved it, and while clearly not a full replacement or backup for my 4x5" film kit, it's a great little camera to carry with it to have a digital alternative with great IQ and very easy to use for long exposure work.
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I think I'd finally bite at 28mm/40mm lengths in one.I think that's exactly what was meant – a lens that changes focal lengths via a lever or twist of a ring at the base of the lens like the macro ring on the Leica Q. But since they have the 28mm equivalent RF already, we'd more likely see a 45-65.
The next gen stacked sensor for the GFX based on the A7RVI sensor tech might not even need the leaf shutter, freeing up the lens designers a bit.The focal lengths will be great; not sure about not having a leaf shutter anymore, though, that would depend on the next gen sensor's abilities but I don't see a global shutter coming to a MF sensor yet, in the next gen (might be wrong though). If not global shutter, not having a mechanical shutter might be too much of a limitation (and a show stopper for many, if only on a perceived level).
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VieriI can't see Fuji bringing out different versions of the RF with different focal lengths, but a lens that can switch from 28mm to 40mm equivalent might be possible and would be a lot more appealing than the RF in current form. There have been lenses and compact cameras that did this in the past.I am confused - you say you don't see Fuji bringing out different versions of the GFX100RF with different focal lengths, but it seems to me that at the same time you are actually saying you can see Fuji making one, since a GFX100RF with a lens switching between 28/40mm would be a RF with different focal lengths, given the current one has only one while the one you advocate for has two.
If they bring out a new RF with two lenses in one, then why not doing a RF with 16/21mm equivalent as well, and possibly a longer one,...Show more →
How about an “RF-style” camera… with interchangeable lenses… and a small number of ultra-compact lenses for the system? And, heck, that would mean that you could use any GFX system lens on the thing, too.
They could even call in the GFX100XE… ;-)
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vieri wrote
tuomkok wrote
Nice review!You mention the possibility of different focal length GFX100RF versions... I think this is where the idea of dual focal length lens, picked by Fuji manager in recent Peta pixel podcast, fits in. Not much extra bulk or weight and the lens would be optimized just for two focal lengths (no zoom). It would make this kind of camera much more versatile. I brought up this in the main GFX100RF discussion.
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RoamingScott wrote
It would make more sense to have a built in 1.4x teleconverter like many long primes do these days vs a zoom lens or having to crop to get to 35-50mm equiv.I think I'd finally bite at 28mm/40mm lengths in one.
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sirimiri wrote
He liked it so much, after returning the Fuji loaner, he bought his own. Can't argue with that, if the camera ticks your boxes.---------------------------------------------
highdesertmesa wrote
RoamingScott wrote
It would make more sense to have a built in 1.4x teleconverter like many long primes do these days vs a zoom lens or having to crop to get to 35-50mm equiv.I think I'd finally bite at 28mm/40mm lengths in one.
The next gen stacked sensor for the GFX based on the A7RVI sensor tech might not even need the leaf shutter, freeing up the lens designers a bit.
Best regards,
Vieri
If they bring out a new RF with two lenses in one, then why not doing a RF with 16/21mm equivalent as well, and possibly a longer one,...Show more →
How about an “RF-style” camera… with interchangeable lenses… and a small number of ultra-compact lenses for the system? And, heck, that would mean that you could use any GFX system lens on the thing, too.
They could even call in the GFX100XE… ;-)
Jun 08, 2026 at 11:06 AM
p.2 #2My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
Jun 09, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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p.2 #3My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
cirwin2010 wrote:
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
Just wait till you find out about Leica M cameras =)
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
Just wait till you find out about Leica M cameras =)
Jun 09, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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cirwin2010 wrote:
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
Pretty much all lenses at every price point need a filter to prevent water ingress via the front element. The filter can create undesirable aberrations in images, and Fuji may have decided to forego it to save on cost (figuring that a small fraction of owners will buy this camera for use in truly inclement weather).
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
Pretty much all lenses at every price point need a filter to prevent water ingress via the front element. The filter can create undesirable aberrations in images, and Fuji may have decided to forego it to save on cost (figuring that a small fraction of owners will buy this camera for use in truly inclement weather).
Jun 09, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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cirwin2010 wrote:
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
At least the ring and filter are included in the box.
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
At least the ring and filter are included in the box.
Jun 09, 2026 at 06:34 PM
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mdude85 wrote:
Pretty much all lenses at every price point need a filter to prevent water ingress via the front element. The filter can create undesirable aberrations in images, and Fuji may have decided to forego it to save on cost (figuring that a small fraction of owners will buy this camera for use in truly inclement weather).
No, this isn't like that. This is like an unsealed p&s camera lens that extends and retracts with the entire space around the extending part of the lens not being sealed. It's more like circumcising the outer barrel of a weather sealed lens, then requiring you to un-circumcise it with the ring and filter.
Most all weather sealed lenses are sealed at the front element. If they're not, the manufacturer will say so (ex: the Canon EF 100-400mm II).
cirwin2010 wrote
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?No, this isn't like that. This is like an unsealed p&s camera lens that extends and retracts with the entire space around the extending part of the lens not being sealed. It's more like circumcising the outer barrel of a weather sealed lens, then requiring you to un-circumcise it with the ring and filter.
Most all weather sealed lenses are sealed at the front element. If they're not, the manufacturer will say so (ex: the Canon EF 100-400mm II).
Jun 09, 2026 at 06:36 PM
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highdesertmesa wrote:
Most all weather sealed lenses are sealed at the front element. If they're not, the manufacturer will say so (ex: the Canon EF 100-400mm II).
Right, but most lenses are not weather sealed -- that's what I'm getting at.
Also the price of the X100VI is high to some, but it is not a professional camera; weather sealing would not be expected. The fact that you can just use a filter and basically weather seal it is pretty impressive for a consumer model.
Most all weather sealed lenses are sealed at the front element. If they're not, the manufacturer will say so (ex: the Canon EF 100-400mm II).
Right, but most lenses are not weather sealed -- that's what I'm getting at.
Also the price of the X100VI is high to some, but it is not a professional camera; weather sealing would not be expected. The fact that you can just use a filter and basically weather seal it is pretty impressive for a consumer model.
Jun 10, 2026 at 09:00 AM
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p.2 #8My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
cirwin2010 wrote:
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
One option is to take a deep breath and screw the filter in place once your blood pressure has settled down. Then keep it there, and you have a permanently weatherproof GFX100RF
On the factual side: there are zero reports about GFX100RF not being reasonably weather resistant.
I think its ridiculous to sell something at this price point without it being fully weather "resistant" out of the box. They really couldn't find a solution to it needing a filter to complete it?
One option is to take a deep breath and screw the filter in place once your blood pressure has settled down. Then keep it there, and you have a permanently weatherproof GFX100RF
On the factual side: there are zero reports about GFX100RF not being reasonably weather resistant.
Jun 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
p.2 #9My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
Nice review, and beautiful work! Do you have any opinions on shooting handheld, or do you avoid that completely?
vieri wrote:
The article linked below the result of these six months on the road. As always, my findings and my conclusions are based on my work as a Fine Art landscape photographer; if you do a different kind of photography, my conclusions might not apply to you. Enjoy!
https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2026/05/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review.html
Best regards,
Vieri
vieri wrote:
The article linked below the result of these six months on the road. As always, my findings and my conclusions are based on my work as a Fine Art landscape photographer; if you do a different kind of photography, my conclusions might not apply to you. Enjoy!
https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2026/05/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review.html
Best regards,
Vieri
Jun 12, 2026 at 07:53 AM
p.2 #10My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
mkuznicki wrote:
Nice review, and beautiful work! Do you have any opinions on shooting handheld, or do you avoid that completely?
https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2026/05/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review.html
Best regards,
Vieri
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the read and the photography!
About shooting handheld, I did it for casual / people, but never for landscape. The camera works very well for that, and I never felt I needed IBIS.
Best regards,
Vieri
Nice review, and beautiful work! Do you have any opinions on shooting handheld, or do you avoid that completely?
vieri wrote
The article linked below the result of these six months on the road. As always, my findings and my conclusions are based on my work as a Fine Art landscape photographer; if you do a different kind of photography, my conclusions might not apply to you. Enjoy!https://www.vieribottazzini.com/2026/05/fujifilm-gfx100rf-review.html
Best regards,
Vieri
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the read and the photography!
About shooting handheld, I did it for casual / people, but never for landscape. The camera works very well for that, and I never felt I needed IBIS.
Best regards,
Vieri
Jun 12, 2026 at 08:30 AM
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Bravo! Amazing work. I am inspired by the BW images. Need to take my RF out more often vs my 100s with my 35-70.
Jun 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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envydd wrote:
Bravo! Amazing work. I am inspired by the BW images. Need to take my RF out more often vs my 100s with my 35-70.
Thank you very much indeed, happy you liked them! Yes, the RF is great for a small / light option, and if you are happy with the single lens / crop solution, a wonderful replacement for the 100s + 35-70mm!
Best regards,
Vieri
Bravo! Amazing work. I am inspired by the BW images. Need to take my RF out more often vs my 100s with my 35-70.
Thank you very much indeed, happy you liked them! Yes, the RF is great for a small / light option, and if you are happy with the single lens / crop solution, a wonderful replacement for the 100s + 35-70mm!
Best regards,
Vieri
Jun 14, 2026 at 02:03 AM
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What plate/l-bracket are you using?
Jun 22, 2026 at 07:28 AM
p.2 #14My Fujifilm GFX100RF review for landscape is out!
mkuznicki wrote:
What plate/l-bracket are you using?
I use SmallRig. It is excellent in hand, improves grip considerably. Highly recommended if one does not need L-bracked.
What plate/l-bracket are you using?
I use SmallRig. It is excellent in hand, improves grip considerably. Highly recommended if one does not need L-bracked.
Jun 23, 2026 at 03:44 AM