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Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
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Fujifilm · 500 mm · Fujifilm G mount · Medium format

Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR

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KEY FACTS
BrandFujifilm
Announcement dateMay 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Remarkably lightweight for 500mm super-telephoto reach; weighs only 1375g, lighter than the shorter GF 250mm f/4
+Excellent optical quality with minimal aberrations; sharp edge-to-edge performance with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration
+Powerful 6.0-stop optical image stabilization enables handheld shooting at long focal lengths
+Fast and quiet autofocus with internal focus design and linear motor for responsive subject tracking
+Doubles the telephoto reach of previous GFX system, enabling sports and wildlife photography on medium format
+Compatible with optional GF1.4X teleconverter for extended reach to 554mm full-frame equivalent
Worth Knowing
−Effective focal length of 396mm full-frame equivalent due to medium format crop factor means less reach than full-frame telephoto alternatives
−Plastic construction on barrel raises durability concerns compared to premium telephoto lenses despite solid build quality
−Autofocus can hunt slightly at near minimum focus distance; better suited for longer working distances
−Maximum aperture of f/5.6 requires more ambient light compared to faster full-frame telephoto options

General

Brand
Fujifilm
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
Released alongside the second-generation GFX 100S II on May 16, 2024, the Fujifilm GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens is the longest super telephoto lens for the GFX system. Every part of its design has been optimized to create an optic weighing just 1375g (48.5oz) – almost unthinkable for a lens with this reach – and without compromise in quality or handling. Levels of sharpness within the depth of field governed by the focal length, focus distance and aperture are fabulous, while bokeh is beautifully soft. When using the lens with a 102 megapixel GFX camera, retention of fine detail is so incredible that one could crop the resulting images very severely and still end up with fabulous looking 50 megapixel images.

Optics

Full Frame Equivalent
396mm
Aperture
f/5.6 to f/32
Optical Design
21 elements in 14 groups
ED Elements
5 ED + 2 Super ED elements
Fluorine Front Element
Yes
Min focal length
500 mm
Max focal length
500 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
500 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
275 cm01500

Focus

Type
Autofocus with internal focus
Motor
Linear motor
AF Speed
Approximately 0.31 seconds
Focus Limiter
5m to infinity range limiter
Focus Preset
Yes

Image stabilization

Type
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Compensation
6.0 stops (CIPA)

Build

Tripod Collar
Arca-Swiss compatible, removable

Compatibility

Camera System
Fujifilm GFX
Teleconverter
Compatible with GF1.4X TC WR (sold separately)

Physical

Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm G
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
246.5 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
104.5 mm
Lens weight
1375 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
95 mm
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Medium format

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes