Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR
Summary
The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR is an outstanding optical performer — a standard zoom (36mm equivalent) with f/4 maximum aperture. The lens is priced at approximately ~$1750 USD. Please check the official product page for sample images, manuals, and firmware updates.
Genre Suitability
- Excellent for: Landscape, Architecture, Portrait, Sport, Wildlife
- Avoid for: Street, Travel, Macro
Strengths
- Excellent sharpness at all apertures
- Negligible optical aberrations
- Smooth, pleasant bokeh
- Good flare resistance
- Negligible distortion
- Weather-sealed construction
- Fast linear motor autofocus
- Built-in optical stabilization
Weaknesses
- Low macro capability (0.13x magnification)
Specifications 20/20
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical, 1 ED) |
| Coating | Super EBC |
| Focal length | 45-100mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 |
| Sweet spot | f/5.6 |
| Aperture blades | 9 (circular) |
| Sunstar points | 18 (soft — circular blades) |
| Max magnification | 0.13x |
| Min focus distance | 600mm |
| AF motor | LM |
| OIS | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Clickless aperture | No |
| Focus ring | Yes |
| Focus by wire | Yes |
| Distance scale | No |
| Rotating front | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Weight | 1005g |
| Diameter | 93mm |
| Length | 210mm |
| Filter thread | 82mm |
| Year | 2020 |
MTF Charts
| Position | 10S | 10M | 20S | 20M | 40S | 40M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.95 | 0.95 |
| 2.69mm | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.94 | 0.91 |
| 5.38mm | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.98 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 0.82 |
| 8.07mm | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.76 |
| 10.76mm | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.73 |
| 13.45mm | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.71 |
| 16.14mm | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.69 |
| 18.83mm | 0.99 | 0.93 | 0.96 | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.59 |
| 21.52mm | 0.99 | 0.90 | 0.96 | 0.72 | 0.89 | 0.53 |
| 24.21mm | 0.99 | 0.88 | 0.94 | 0.65 | 0.83 | 0.37 |
| 26.9mm | 0.97 | 0.83 | 0.90 | 0.50 | 0.77 | 0.17 |
| Position | 10S | 10M | 20S | 20M | 40S | 40M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| 2.69mm | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 0.96 | 0.92 | 0.91 |
| 5.38mm | 0.99 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.96 | 0.93 | 0.88 |
| 8.07mm | 0.99 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.94 | 0.90 | 0.80 |
| 10.76mm | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.90 | 0.82 | 0.72 |
| 13.45mm | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.71 | 0.64 |
| 16.14mm | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.64 | 0.58 |
| 18.83mm | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.60 | 0.53 |
| 21.52mm | 0.89 | 0.92 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.56 | 0.51 |
| 24.21mm | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.53 | 0.46 |
| 26.9mm | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
Optical Quality 10/14
| Center (wide open) | 2.0 |
| Corner (wide open) | 1.5 |
| Center (stopped) | 2.0 |
| Corner (stopped) | 2.0 |
| Lateral CA | 2.0 |
| Distortion | 2.0 |
| Vignetting (wide open) | 1.5 |
| Vignetting (stopped) | 2.0 |
| Bokeh | 1.5 |
| Flare resistance | 1.5 |
Sharpness
- Excellent center sharpness wide open
- Good corner performance wide open
- Outstanding center resolution stopped down
- Excellent corner-to-corner sharpness stopped down
Aberrations
- Negligible lateral chromatic aberration
Rendering
- Smooth, pleasant bokeh
- Mild vignetting wide open
- Vignetting essentially gone by f/5.6
- Good flare resistance
Distortion
- Negligible distortion — straight lines stay straight
All optical scores are based on lab measurements and field tests from trusted review sources. For details on how we score lenses, see our scoring methodology.
Genre Fit
✓Landscape Photography5/5
Landscape Photography prioritizes corner-to-corner sharpness at stopped-down apertures and good flare resistance.
- Excellent corner-to-corner sharpness stopped down
- Outstanding center resolution stopped down
- Negligible distortion — straight lines stay straight
- Negligible lateral chromatic aberration
- Vignetting essentially gone by f/5.6
- Good flare resistance
✓Architecture Photography5/5
Architecture Photography prioritizes geometric precision with minimal distortion and even corner sharpness.
- Excellent corner-to-corner sharpness stopped down
- Outstanding center resolution stopped down
- Negligible distortion — straight lines stay straight
- Negligible lateral chromatic aberration
- Vignetting essentially gone by f/5.6
- Good flare resistance
✗Street Photography2/5
Street Photography prioritizes sharp stopped-down performance and a fast enough aperture for low light.
- Outstanding center resolution stopped down
- Slow f/4 aperture
- Excellent center sharpness wide open
- Good flare resistance
✗Travel Photography1/5
Travel Photography prioritizes balanced image quality in a lightweight package.
- Outstanding center resolution stopped down
- Heavy at 1005g
- Slow f/4 aperture
- Good flare resistance
✓Portrait Photography4/5
Portrait Photography prioritizes smooth bokeh and critical center sharpness wide open for subject isolation.
- Smooth, pleasant bokeh
- Excellent center sharpness wide open
- Mild vignetting wide open
✓Sport Photography4.5/5
Sport Photography prioritizes sharp wide-open center performance to freeze action at fast shutter speeds.
- Excellent center sharpness wide open
- Slow f/4 aperture
- Negligible lateral chromatic aberration
✓Wildlife Photography4.5/5
Wildlife Photography prioritizes center sharpness across apertures for distant subjects.
- Excellent center sharpness wide open
- Outstanding center resolution stopped down
- Slow f/4 aperture
- Negligible lateral chromatic aberration
✗Macro Photography1/5
Macro Photography prioritizes stopped-down center sharpness and high magnification for close-up detail.
- Outstanding center resolution stopped down
- Low magnification (0.13x)
- Negligible distortion — straight lines stay straight
- Negligible lateral chromatic aberration
- Smooth, pleasant bokeh