Fujifilm GFX 50s Complete Review at mirrorlessons

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It’s high time for another Fujifilm GFX 50S roundup… and it’s a massive one :)

The Nikon D850 Vs. Fujifilm GFX 50S comparison makes the start (by camerajabber), and even though the Nikon D850 has for sure a fantastic image quality, the Fujifilm GFX 50S is even better. Of course it’s up to each one of you to decide, if the IQ improvement is enough for you to decide to go with the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

And always keep in mind, that the Fujinon GF lenses underperform on the Fujifilm GFX 50S, since Fujifilm officially said they are designed for 100 megapixel resolution. This means they will express their full potential only in the Fujifilm GFX 100S, which will come in 2019 earliest.

So now the roundup, from the D850 to the GFX, from lens reviews to the techart smart adapter… there is a lot to read for Fujifilm GFX 50S fans :)

Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S: Image Quality Comparison at camerajabber

Techart Adapter + Cambo Actus + Adapted Lenses

• Fuji GFX 50s With Techart Adapter – GF 110mm f2 vs Sigma 85mm Art at Sonder Creative Youtube
• Fuji GFX With Techart Adapter and Canon Tilt Shift Lenses Review at Sonder Creative Youtube
• In the following video Nathan unboxes and then show an example stack image set from the Cambo Actus Mini, GFX50s, Schneider 120mm F/5,6 APO Macro Digitar, and Cognisys at Fauxtaku Lounge Youtube
• Fujifilm GFX with M42 – Yashinon 50mm 1.9 at glyons

GFX Review & Comparisons

• A Longterm Review of the GFX 50s: Living With Fuji’s Medium Format Camera at fstoppers
• Ultimate Street Battle: X-E3 vs GFX 50S at fujilove

Lens Review

• Lens Review: Fujifilm GF 110mm F2 R WR (Fujifilm GF) at thephoblographer
• Lens Review: Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 R WR (Fujifilm GF) at thephoblographer
• Lens Review: Fujifilm GF 32-64mm f4 R LM WR at thephoblographer
• Review: Fujifilm GF 45mm f2.8 R WR (Fujifilm GF) at thephoblographer
• GF 45mm Review at photographyblog
• Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR Field Test: 35mm-equivalent prime lens delivers fantastic sharpness at imaging-resource
• Simple Objects – A test of the GF 110mm f2 R LM WR Lens by Kevin Mullins at f16.click
• Fujifilm GF 63mm F/2,8: The prettiest lens I don’t use at ohm-image

GFX at Work & on Field

• My images on Tashi Delek, inflight Magazine of Drukair (official airline for Bhutan) using Fujifilm Cameras at williamchua
• Iceworld Shot with the GFX 50S and GF 120mm f/4 OIS R WR at laroquephoto
• Fuerteventura – The Great Adventure at glyons
• Fez in Photos | Morocco with Fuji GFX50s, the X100F and the X-T2 at danielkorzeniewskiphoto
• Rocky Mountain High • Crested Butte, Colorado with Fuji GFX 50s and Fujinon GF 32-64 f4 at roberthclarkphotography

Promotional & Magnum Project

• GFX Mashup: Jessica Wikström x Profoto at FUJIFILM Global youtube
• GFX Mash Up Rafa Marrodán x AMKK at FUJIFILM Global youtube
• Magnum Photographs with Hurn, Home and Fujifilm at petetakespictures
• Making of HOME Part1: Book Design – HOME Project Magnum Photos at Home Magnum Youtube
• Making of HOME Part3: Photo Exhibition- HOME Project Magnum at Home Magnum Youtube

Technical Tests

• Fuji 45/2.8 focus shift and autofocus accuracy at blog.kasson
• Manual focusing strategies for the Fuji 45/2.8 at blog.kasson
• Stopped-down manual focusing with the GFX-50S at blog.kasson
• Fuji 110/2 focus shift and autofocus accuracy at blog.kasson
• Fuji 63/2.8 focus shift and autofocus accuracy at blog.kasson
• Fuji GFX 50S AF accuracy restated at blog.kasson
• Fuji 32-64/4 at 64 mm focus shift and autofocus accuracy at blog.kasson
• Fuji 32-64/4 at 32 mm focus shift and autofocus accuracy at blog.kasson
• Fuji 32-64/4 at 44 mm focus shift and autofocus accuracy at blog.kasson

& More

• Take better Engagement Photos & Get Published! Featuring the Fujifilm GFX50s at Sierra Creative Youtube
• Unraveling the FUJIFILM GFX: Creating with a Purpose at thephoblographer

Fujifilm GFX 50S + GF lens (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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Sony A7r III vs Fujifilm GFX 50s

Mirrorlessons shared their Sony A7rIII Vs. Fujifilm GFX 50S image quality comparison.

As usual, it is a very comprehenisve and well done test, so make sure to check it out here. From the conclusions:

“Certainly the Fujifilm GFX 50s delivers the best image quality I’ve seen from a mirrorless camera to date. Landscape, portrait, architecture or still life photographers who seek the ultimate sharpness, dynamic range and colours can find in the GFX the perfect companion.

However it is also true that the A7r mark III’s performance comes close and retains a few advantages such as the better high ISO output. So if you add in the additional versatility (fast AF, 4K video, etc.) as well as the lens choice and price, it is hard not to see the A7r III as the best option on the table.

But speaking purely from the heart, I admit that there is something rather special about the GFX. The distinctive look produced by the sensor, lenses and colour profiles working together is second to none in the mirrorless category. Yes, it is niche product and I would probably never buy one, but I can understand why some photographers wouldn’t hesitate to do so.”

Again, don’t miss the whole thing, and jump over to mirrorlesscomparisons.

And if the price point of the GFX 50S scares you, just wait a bit, and get the Fujifilm GFX 50R, which will be annonced very likely within 2018, but might hit the market only in 2019.

On the other hand, if what you need an overall snappier camera, wait for the GFX 100S in 2019, but that one will cost you quite a bit.

And make sure to join our terrific GFX facebook group as well follow our GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Just recently we reported that DxOmark said they will now test medium format cameras.

The Pentax 645Z, which features the same sensor of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and the Hasselblad X1D, had a prelimiary score of 101.

Now the full Hasselblad X1D test is out, and it beats every record, with a score of 102. You can read it here:

“The Hasselblad X1D-50c reaches new heights for image quality, achieving the highest DxOMark score of 102 points for any commercially-available sensor we’ve tested.

The X1D-50c excels in all three of our measurement categories, achieving either the top-ranked or a podium position result in each. At base ISO, the X1D-50c offers outstanding color depth (Portrait score) of 26.2 bits and a dynamic range (Landscape score) of 14.8 EV. In low light, the X1D-50c achieves the highest-ranked low-light ISO (Sports score) we’ve tested to date (4489 ISO).

Where the X1D-50c truly excels is for Low-Light ISO (Sports score), however. Achieving a top score of ISO 4489, it’s the best-performing sensor in low light that we’ve tested. This is primarily due to the larger surface area the medium-format sensor offers, so it isn’t surprising the X1D-50c outperforms physically-smaller full-frame sensors such as the 42.4Mp Sony A7R II, as well as sensors with a greater pixel pitch, such as the 12.2p Sony A7s.

That said, while its image quality is up there with the best, it’s not significantly better than other super high-resolution full-frame sensors, such as the Nikon D850 DSLR or the Sony A7R II, except in low light.“

Not bad, considering that the 50 MP sensor in the X1D (and GFX) is acutally quite old. Sony already showed the new 100MP BSI Medium Format sensor, which will for sure set a new benchmark and very likely be the core of the Fujifilm GFX 100S.

It will be interesting to see how the Fujifilm GFX 50S will score (if DxO will ever test it), since it’s true that it has the same sensor of the Pentax 645Z and Hasselblad X1D, but Fujifilm has fine tuned the 50MP sensor by customizing the microlenses in front of the sensor and optimizing the silicon process. This should give even better results.

Feel free to follow the dedicated Fujifilm GFX facebook page and our 15,000 members strong GFX facebook community.

Fujifilm GFX 50S Secret Deal: How to Save $,1550 (instead of “just” $1,000) on Fujifilm GFX at BHphoto – full instructions here

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 (save $450): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F4 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Tatsuya Takahashi
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SEAGULLS
FUJI GFX50S
HASSELBLAD Carl Zeiss Planar T* CF 80mm F2.8

The G-system is just at its start. More lenses are coming, such as the Fujinon GF 80mmF1.4, and also the new MF 100 Megapixel BSI sensor is ready, which will be the core of the Fujifilm GFX 100S, and sort out one of current downsides of the GFX 50s: speed!

Moreoever, Fujifilm wisely designed the G-system thinking at the long-term. The imminent breakthrough (some predict it at least within 2020) in the camera market of the global shutter, will make leaf shutter lenses (and DSLR’s) basically obsolete… that’s called innovation ;) .

But global shutter and lens roadmaps are a thing of the (not so distant) future. We should not forget that the Fujifilm GFX is already today quite a beast… and although not the prettiest camera on the world, the Fujifilm GFX 50s might well be, already, the best Medium Format camera out there today :)

So let’s dive into today’s roundup… and don’t forget to….

• Join the 14,800+ strong GFX facebook group, incredibly active and helpful!
• Focus on news and rumors, and follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page

Fujifilm GFX Vs. Leica S

German Pro-photograher Deniz Saylan tested the Fujifilm GFX 50s vs. Leica S. In short he says that:

“Leica S has very bad AF and not very accurate. The GFX instead is more accurate and delivers sharper results even if used at slower shutter speeds compared to the Leica S. Better noise performance of the GFX. Better handling for GFX. Leica S loses the battle agains the Fujifilm GFX. The GFX is not perfect, but “impressive” and makes fun… and the clear winner against the Leica S“

And I’d add also that the GFX is much cheaper than the Leica S ;) . To read it the full feedback (in German), go to this comment on facebook.

Fujifilm GFX Vs. Hasselblad X1D

Photographylife reviewed the Fujiiflm GFX 50s and inevitably compared it to the Hasselblad X1D. And the winner is… ;)

“After months of use of both camera systems, I came to the conclusion that the Fuji GFX 50S is a far better camera to invest in when compared to the X1D-50c. Not only because of its superior feature-set (more responsive EVF, faster and richer AF system, tiltable LCD screen and a very robust menu system with tons of options), but also because it proved to be a more reliable tool. Top that with better overall image quality (see the previous page for ISO invariance tests), vastly superior battery life, ability to adapt third party lenses and far less blackouts and lags in comparison, and I really don’t see any area where the X1D-50c is functionally better. The X1D-50c is a beautiful camera without a doubt, but that’s pretty much its only strength. It has an unbearably long start-up time, poor battery life, poor feature set and constant bugs, making it a very frustrating camera to work with.”

You can read the whole Fujifilm GFX 50S Review at photographylife:

& more

GFX stories with Markus&Koala (the makers of the David Bowie Unseen exhibition) at Fujifilm Global Youtube

Oh wait… I have a few more GFX stuff (and images) below :)

• More Fujifilm GFX 50s at ironcreekphotographyblog
• The World from above with the GFX at fujifilm-x
• Wildlife Photography Workshop in the Zoo at williamchua
• Singapore Zoo with GFX + GF 110 mm at williamchua
• HSS Fujifilm GFX and Godox X1T-F / AD600BM at Alexandre Rainaud Youtube
• Fujifilm GFX. When limits blur in German at fotointern (translation)
• Fujifilm GFX50s Review: 23mmf4 and 110mmf2 Lenses at waleedshah
• GFX Mash Up Bernd Ritschel x NOVOFLEX at Fujifilm Global Youtube
• GFX Mash Up Stefano Guindani x GIOPAGANI & BAGUTTA at Fujifilm Global Youtube
• A week with the Fujifilm GFX50s at joaocarlosphoto
• Cantonese Opera With The GFX50S & X-Pro2 at thetravelphotographer
• Fujifilm GFX 50s Review at the Romanian blog blog.f64 (translation)
• Capturing American Landscapes with the GF23mmF4 Len by Elia Locardi at fujifilm-x

For Europe: Deal on Demo G-Gear: Check out the discounted (as new) Fujifilm GFX 50s, GF32-64 and GF120.
Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

David Airob
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Fuji GFX+63mm

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Jason Man
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Nikon 58mm f1.2 + GFX

 

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Fujifilm GFX

So it happens, that almost 7 months after its launch, the Fujifilm GFX 50s is ranked as the #69 best selling mirrorless camera. To me, that does not sound bad at all.

The Fujifilm GFX 50s is just the beginning of something new and awesome in the medium format world, just like the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro1 were the beginning of something new and awesome in the APS-C world.

But while it took Fujifilm a couple of years to finally launch a mature product and have huge success in the APS-C world (X-Trans2 cameras and especially X-T1), I think that the next iteration of Fujifilm’s medium format cameras, the Fujifilm GFX 100S (or however they will call it) will already be a 100% mature product, especially if it will feature Sony’s 100MP BSI sensor that Sony officially announced at the CEBit here.

But until then, the Fujifilm GFX 50s is already a great tool, and a whole lot of fun to use today.

• All in with the GFX and new stuff! at matrichardson
• Fujinon GF 110mm f/2: The must-have G-mount lens at brennanjanderson
• Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 sample gallery at dpreview
• Cosplay Portraits from the Hong Kong Ani-Com 2017 – Fuji GFX at f8photography
• Fujifilm GFX 50S – Day 1 at dylangoldby
• Fujifilm GFX 50S – Day 2 at dylangoldby
• M lenses on the Fuji GFX at valentino-photography
• Fringer Contax 645 lens adapter for Fujifilm GFX at dc.watch (transaltion)
• Spotlight Series: Karen Hutton at Fuji Guys youtube
• Ichigo Sugawara, photographer from Japan, visits northern part of Sakhalin to capture portraits of people in the area with the GFX at Fuji Guys Youtube
• Fujifilm GFX 50s test at the Italian web magazine tomshw

Join the 14,000+ strong GFX facebook group, and incredibely helpful community creating infinite GFX content. For fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

And now… one of the most appreciated sections of the GFX roundups: the images.

I know it means a lot to you guys if I share your work on FujiRumors. As photographers, you can need any visibility (and improved SEO google search results) you can get on the web, and I know I can help with it.

More visibility can also mean more clients for you guys.

This is why I keep it up, of course giving you all the credit you deserve for your great work, even if these image roundups are a really very time consuming activity for me. But I really want to support your as much as I can.

Rich Legg
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Ruger, Bloodhound. GF120

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Alan Aurmont
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“Dorothy”
Shot on GFX+110 but this particular photo could be shot on any camera+tele combo

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Damien Lovegrove
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GFX50s with 32-64mm zoom lens and a splash of flash.

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Sony A6500 Vs Fujifilm X-T2

Mat & Heather from Mirrorlessons just shared their complete comparison between the Fujifilm X-T2 Vs. Sony A6500. It’s as usual a very well done and detailed comparison. From the handling, the controls, the menu, the viewfinder, autofocus, and of course also high ISO, dynamic range and image quality overall. Excellent work, Mirrorlessons!

And who’s the winner? Well, it depends. Mirrorlessons says:

Choose the Sony a6500 if:

• you want better video features (picture profiles, 120fps in Full HD, etc.)
• you want to take advantage of 5-axis stabilisation with lenses that lack OSS
• you can’t live without a touch screen (works for the AF only)
• you want a more compact body

Choose the Fujifilm X-T2 if:

• you want better usability thanks to the numerous dials and dual SD card slot
• you want a larger EVF (it’s one of the best on the market)
• you want a better selection of APS-C lenses
• you like the idea of “downloading” a new camera every now and then

Read (and enjoy) the full comparison at mirrorlessons here.

Fujifilm X-T2: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Fujifilm GFX Vs. Hasselblad X1D

As probably many of you guys, I’m also curious about the ongoing Hasselblad X1D review at dpreview. They just shared their first impressions, and what’s relevant for Fuji Lovers, is that their studio scene samples now include also the Hasselblad X1D.

So yes, it’s time to pixel peep and compare the Hasselblad X1D (specs&price) with the Fujifilm GFX 50s (specs&price).

Although, I remind you that Fujifilm said that current Fujinon GF lenses are not used at their full potential, since they are designed to to resolve 100+ Megapixel. So it will be interesting to see if, once the 100 megapixel BSI Medium Format sensor comes true, the results will be still quite close or if the Fujinon glass will then start to shine and set apart the competition :)

So, check out the the Hasselblad First Impressions of dpreview here. And for the pixel peeping, go to their studio samples here.

REMINDER: For Photons to Photos GFX Vs. Rest of the World sensor lab measurements see this FR-blog post.

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro