Picture This! wrote:
You missed some big ones. If you need video or a 250 or 500mm, you're out of luck.
For most people, the gfx is the more complete system.
I realize the two system have different philosophies. I dislike the menu system of the Fuji. The Hassy is better in terms of handling and menus. The leaf shutter has some advantages for flash photography. Long exposures, I believe the Fuji has lesser inherent noise. The gf55 is stellar. So is the gf 110/2 (there is no xcd equivalent, no the 80 isn't). The ability to use non-gfx mount gems cannot be over started (Sigma 105/1.4, 135/1.8 and the canikon 200/2 are out of this world). I would never give up the ability to use those.
For what I shoot, if I had to do it all over again (I can afford the Hassy system), I would still pick the gfx.
People talk about the Hassy colors. I don't see it. Perhaps the hassy is a bit more accurate ? My PP skills are advanced enough where I can get any of these files looking how I want it. I love the gfx files/colors and value exciting and a bit more character over accurate. YMMV.
Shoot what you love, love what you shoot.
flash wrote: Picture This! wrote:
Fuji gfx entered the chat...
I have all the current GFX bodies and most of the lenses. It’s like comparing a SL3 and an A7R5 because they share a sensor. Most everything else is different.
The advantages of the GFxXare cost, the 100-200 and the long primes. The GFX20-35 is better than the Hasselblad version by a small margin but the 35-100 is longer, faster and lighter than the GFX 45-100. The Fuji 55 is better than the 55V but the Fuji is an absolute monster. They’re designed for different purposes.
The X2D/X2D2 has superior IBIS, long exposure implementation, handling and menus. Most people looking at the X2D/X2D2 are well aware they can spend half as much on a Fuji.
In a world where most cameras are boring as bat shit the Hasselblad offers something different in the shooting experience.
And the colours are glorious.
Gordon
I did mention the long primes. I have both. And the TC. Plus the 55 and 110 you mention. Plus most of the rest. I have absolutely nothing against the GFX system. Each has advantages and disadvantages. I think most people shooting Hasselblad are very aware of the extra functionality that the GFX offers and have chosen the Hasselblad anyway. I chose both. Just because a system does more things does not make it better.
Personally I have never shot video on the GFX in the last 6 years and I doubt I’ll start tomorrow. And the noise difference is basically irrelevant for long exposures The X2D2 is slightly lower at base ISO and higher at high ISO. you could argue that most long exposure shooting will be at base ISO. But neither is contributing to the final image. The X2D does not require any LENR and doesn’t offer it. It also meters to a one hour exposure and has better post noise reduction (Phocus). For sure the Hasselblad is the better tool for long exposures.
For me you can overstate non native lenses easily as I have absolutely zero interest in them. I shoot in more dynamic environments than that and if I want manual focus I’ll shoot an M. I’d much rather have the high sync speed support of the leaf shutter lenses.
I absolutely agree with your assessment of the 55 and 110. The 110 might be the best portrait lens ever made. But they are giant. And as a travel photographer, I’m not really using them most of the time. I’d more likely choose between the 50 and 63mm for their excellent portability. That’s why I prefer the 55V. I’ll actually have that one with me. Same for the 35-100 over the 45-100.
But my main point stands. The GFX is just another big black box like any other mirrorless camera. It’s excellent and functional but pretty boring. The menus suck. You will carry more than the equivalent HB system. But mostly the X2D isn’t like holding any other mirrorless camera. That’s its main appeal. If I lost both I’d replace the HB system first, every time.
But yes, as I’ve said many times on this forum, don’t choose the HB if you adapt lenses or need video. Or need a 500mm.
Gordon
Jan 12, 2026 at 04:50 PM
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