Fixed Lens Fujifilm GFX in 2025: A Brilliant Move or a Missed Chance for a GFX100R? – VOTE

So, we just reported that Fujifilm will launch a fixed lens Fujifilm GFX camera in 2025.

And while many might hugely rejoice at this news, others remained a bit sceptical, as you can see for example in the comments here.

Why?

Because we recently reported that Fujifilm is currently spending ZERO money and time into the development of the Fujifilm GFX100R. Which means that even if they’d start today to develop the GFX100R, we would probably not get it before 2027, since Fujifilm explained in the past they need about 2/3 years to develop a camera.

So what some now wonder is: wouldn’t it have been better to develop the GFX100R with interchangeable lenses rather than a fixed lens GFX camera?

Personally I still have to make up my mind about this one.

I mean, if I look at the X series, I simply could not imagine it without the X100 line. And why not, a fixed lens GFX version could also become an iconic and much loved line in the GFX system.

And always looking at the X series line, the X-E line sells much worse than the X100 line. If that would apply also to the GFX series, a fixed lens GFX camera would outsell the GFX100R.

So for now, from a mere business point of view, I believe Fujifilm does well to come out with a fixed lens GFX camera as soon as possible.

But at the same time, as an X-E lover (rangefinder with interchangeable lenses), I’d also love to see the GFX100R.

So my final vote?

I vote fixed lens GFX, just because I think from a business point of view it is the better choice for Fujifilm. But I hope this does not come at the expense of the GFX100R being delayed for too long or even worst, the GFX-R line being canceled.

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Official Teaser for Fujifilm X-T50, GFX100S II, XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 and GF500mmF5.6

Fujifilm shared the official teaser for the upcoming Fujifilm X Summit event on May 16.

As you can see from the brightened image here, we can spot 2 cameras and 2 lenses.

Here on FujiRumors we have already shared very clear images of all products, except for the GF500mmF5.6.

All of it will drop on May 16.

Venus Optics to Announce Laowa TS 100mm F2.8 1X Tilt Shift for Fujifilm GFX on May 10

As you can see above, Venus Optics will launch the Laowa TS 100mm f/2.8 1X Tilt Shift lens for Fujifilm GFX on May 10 according to reports surfaced at the Chiense social media account on Weibo 独立摄影师联合会 (via asobinet).

The price is rumored to be of almost 500,000 yen (converted $3,250).

That’s still a hefty price tag, but a few hundred bucks cheaper than the Fujinon GF110mm f/5.6.

Fujifilm did launch the Fujinon GF 110mm f/5.6 tilt shift as well as the GF 30mm f/5.6 tilt shift lenses last year, but they have been hard to find in stock.

Actually I wonder if Fujifilm even shipped all those units that got pre-ordered on launch day.

Did you get yours? When did you order it?

Fujifilm Spreads Firmware Love :: X-T50, GFX100SII and (LOTS) More Rumors :: X100VI Creative Shipping and More

Here are the articles shared in April that you should not have missed.

Top Rumors

Top 10 Articles

  1. Major Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI Released with Autofocus Boost and More
  2. Fujifilm X-T50 – This is the Sensor (Surprised?) and it Will Have IBIS
  3. Fujifilm Revolutionizes X100VI Distribution With Spectacular Pop-Up Shops in Iconic Locations
  4. The New Kit: Fujifilm X-T50 to be Announced Together with XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8
  5. It Looks Like Fujifilm Can’t Get Rid of One of Its BEST Cameras (Despite Massive Discount) and Here is Why!
  6. Major Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-H2S, GFX100II and FT-XH with Autofocus Boost, Touch-to-Track AF in Video and More!
  7. Fujifilm Keeps Struggling: X-S20 and X100VI Orders Stopped (Again) in Japan and More Manufacturing Struggles (Instax Wide 300 included)
  8. Fujifilm X Summit on May 16: What is Coming and What Not, What is Rumored and What We Hope For
  9. LEAKED: Fujifilm X-T50 Image
  10. Major Firmware Update for X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI – New Features Guide Released and Where is Reala Ace?

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LEAKED: First Image of Fujifilm GFX100S II Shows One Obvious Difference over GFX100S

Trusted sources have passed us the first image of the Fujifilm GFX100S II which you can see below (THANKS A LOT).

I know what you think.

You think: “this looks exactly like the Fujifilm GFX100S“.

But look closer, and you’ll spot an actually quite noticeable difference.

Found it?

The whole GFX100S II camera body is now wrapped in the same Bishamon texture we find on the higher end Fujifilm GFX100 II.

That’s a good news. I loved that texture when I went hands-on with the Fujifilm GFX100II.

As for the rest, the Fujifilm GFX100S II looks pretty much identical to the Fujifilm GFX100S.

What’s the Best Pick: Fujifilm GFX100SII ($5,000) or GFX100II ($7,500) or GFX100S ($4,400)?

So we just leaked the price of the upcoming Fujifilm GFX100SII.

Now the question to answer is: what’s the best pick at this point?

  • Fujifilm GFX100SII – $5,000
    Fujifilm GFX100II – $7,500
    Fujifilm GFX100S – $4,400

This is a tough one to answer.

I mean, I am a very happy owner of the Fujifilm GFX100S myself, and my heart would say the GFX100S is never a bad pick, especially not at this price.

But Fujifilm really smashed the price on that model with the GFX100SII, bringing it dangerously close to the one its now heavily discounted predecessor.

It’s probably best to go for the GFX100SII at this point over the GFX100S.

Things change of course if we throw the Fujifilm GFX100II in the mix. Of course that one costs more, but it is also the flagship and it will beat the new GFX100SII in terms of specs and features.

Personally, if budget was not of concern, I’d go for the Fujifilm GFX100II right away.

But since budget is something most of us take into consideration, if I had no GFX camera and wanted to jump into digital medium format, I’d very likely wait go for the Fujifilm GFX100SII.

Why?

It’s part of Fuji’s 5th generation family, hence we can expect it to get more firmware love over the years. And it will have Reala Ace, better autofocus and many other good stuff that comes with the 5th generation platform.

Things would drastically change though if Fujifilm were to offer the GFX100S at $3,000. At this point it would be a deal too good to be true, and quite frankly a price where also plenty of full frame camera makers would start to worry.

I mean, 100 megapixel medium format in a camera body that is even slightly smaller than some full frame mirrorless cameras out there such as this one, would become a serious temptation for many out there. And it would also be my pick as a first GFX camera.

But as it stands now, I recommend to buy the Fujifilm GFX100SII or, if budget allows for it, go straight for the GFX100II.

Anyway… let us know in the survey below what your top pick would be.

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Fujifilm GFX100SII Price Leaked !

Today we can share with you the price of the upcoming Fujifilm GFX100SII.

Obviously the price will be lower than the one of the flagship Fujifilm GFX100II.

But the question is how much lower.

And today we can tell you that in US Dollar as well as in Euro.

According to our trusted sources, the Fujifilm GFX100S II will cost $5,000. In Europe it will cost €5,500 .

Diglloyd has reported about our rumor and shared some thoughts here.

“Superb, Staggering, Impressive, Fantastic, Insane”… or Just More Ordinary Fujifilm GFX100II Reviews

ePhotozine published its Fujifilm GFX100 II review, and it is full of superlatives for the Fujifilm GFX100II. Their Pros and Cons:

Pros

  • Excellent to outstanding sharpness
  • Superb colour rendition
  • Staggering detail from 102MP CMOS sensor
  • High class manufacturing quality
  • Wide lens choice
  • Fujifilm Film Simulations
  • Fantastic EVF and monitor detail
  • Weather resistance
  • Impressive video capability

Cons

  • Bulk and weight
  • Price

You can read the full review at ePhotozine here. And down below I will share more GFX100II reviews which include more superlatives like “pure insanity”, “game changer” and what not!

More GFX100II Reviews

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Fujifilm GFX100SII goes Retro or PSAM? Here is the Answer!

Fujifilm GFX100SII

If there is one camera I am asking for since a long time, than it’s a GFX100 that looks like a Fujifilm X-T camera.

A camera that Fujifilm had actually already shown us in form of a mockup here.

And when FujiRumors started to share the first Fujifilm GFX100SII rumors, suddenly “rumors” about the GFX100SII started to appear pretty much everywhere.

One of them was shared here, and it was given to us 100% rocksolid. The rumor said the Fujifilm GFX100SII will certainly have a retro layout like the X-T5.

Of course I was super excited about it and at the same time hopeful that our sources would confirm it.

Well, now our sources have spoken. Trusted sources. And here is what they have to say about.

The Fujifilm GFX100SII will not use retro dials, but have the usual PSAM dial we already know from the new GFX100II as well as the GFX100S and GFX50SII.

Don’t get me wrong: PSAM cameras are easy and fast to operate. Nobody denies that. And I can live happily with my PSAM styled GFX100S cameras. It would just be even more fun (and better looking) if it would have retro dials.

Fujifilm GFX100 II Cinema Camera Custom Made by Old Fast Glass

Cinema rental house Old Fast Glass made a custom Fujifilm GFX100 II cinema camera. For now it’s for rental only but there are good chances there will be units for sale in future.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Nearly 65mm Format Sized Sensor
  • 14+ Stops of Dynamic Range
  • 12-Bit ProRes RAW recording: 8K Up to 30 fps, 4K Up to 60 fps
  • Dual Stainless Steel LPL / PL Combo Mount
  • Custom Aluminum Housing & Cage
  • ARRI BUD-1 Base Plate and Accessories
  • Gold Mount Battery Plate with Remote RS
  • 3-Pin Fischer, 2-Pin LEMO, D-Tap Power Distro
  • 3 x SDI and 2 x HDMI Outputs
  • 4-Pin XLR AC Power Input
  • 2 Cooling Fans

Down below is the announcement from their IG page as well as a video introduction made by CineD.

ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW GEAR! We are thrilled to announce the latest project from @old_fast_glass and @ofgcustoms – The OFG Customs 65.

With the release of the @fujifilmx_us GFX100 II, we knew we wanted to develop a camera system that would harness the full potential of this camera. It has one of the largest available sensors for cinematography approaching the size of the Alexa 65.

We modified the camera, and designed a new housing that completely integrates the camera, RAW Recorder, video/power distro, cooling system, cage, handle/EVF, and baseplate systems, ready for the demands of professional sets. We wanted to remove the mess of cables, rods, adapters, and messy builds that come with using compact mirrorless cameras. In short, we wanted you to pull the camera out of the case, attached a battery and lens, and you’re ready to shoot.

Why make a GFX100 II bigger? It’s already a capable, compact camera ready to shoot professional video. But we wanted the full size, “studio” version of the camera with more functionality. Now you can go into the field with an OFG Customs 65 as A-Cam, and take a couple standard GFX100 II as your B and C-Cams, and they will all give you the same gorgeous images, but in different form factors for different needs. The 65 is on sticks, dolly, crane, or handheld, while the stripped down GFX100 II can be on a gimbal, car mount, or even crash cam. And they will all be giving post production the same look, and the same codec, making both set and post production easier.

If you are curious to get first looks at the camera, we will be at NAB Sunday and Monday, Central Hall near the Fujililm exhibit. We hope to see you there! The camera is available now for rentals!

Footage coming soon!

via Old Fast Glass

CineD

CineD is at the NAB show and has the GFX100II cinema camera covered on YouTube (see below)

Old Fast Glass says in the interview they would not have made the effort to make such a camera if it had only a full frame sensor. But when the GFX100II came out the specs where amazing and the sensor is much larger than full frame, so they decided they want to make it. They also love Fujifilm color science.

Old Fast Glass also said that Fujifilm was very excited about this project. It’s a win-win for both, as it validates their GFX camera for cinema use.

You can check out the full interview below as well as see the camera covered on the CineD website.