Fujifilm Introduces Fixed Lens for GFX Model, First in Series History
In a move that challenges the boundaries of photography, Fujifilm has unveiled the GFX100RF, a medium-format digital camera that boasts exceptional image quality in a compact, fixed-lens form factor. This innovative device, released in 2025, marks a significant step forward for Fujifilm, following its 90th-anniversary year in 2024.
The GFX100RF is equipped with a 102-megapixel sensor measuring 43.8×32.9mm, capable of 16-bit image recording. The camera comes with a fixed 35mm f/4.0 lens, equivalent to a 28mm full-frame lens, and features a digital teleconverter to simulate focal lengths of 36mm, 50mm, and 63mm (full-frame equivalents of 45mm, 63mm, and 80mm in medium format). Fujifilm has designed this camera to prioritize portability over lens flexibility, with no plans for interchangeable or conversion lenses in this line.
Key features and specifications of the GFX100RF include:
- Sensor: 102MP medium format (43.8×32.9mm)
- Lens: Fixed 35mm f/4.0, with digital teleconverter for simulated focal lengths of 36mm, 50mm, and 63mm
- ISO Range: Base ISO 80, expandable from 40 to 102400
- Image Processor: X-Processor 5 with AI-assisted subject tracking for fast autofocus performance
- Autofocus system: Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF and phase detection AF), supporting single/multi-point, zone, wide/tracking AF, face/eye, and subject detection (animals, vehicles, etc.)
- Continuous shooting: Up to 6 frames per second
- Viewfinder: 5.76 million-dot electronic viewfinder, noted for sharpness and comfort
- Video: 4K video recording capability
- Battery life: Exceptional endurance, capable of over 1100 shots per charge (tested shooting at 6fps in raw)
- Body and accessories: Weighs 735 grams; includes a protection filter, square lens hood, and weather sealing when hood attached; supplied with a comfortable rope shoulder strap
The GFX100RF targets photographers seeking high-resolution, fixed-lens cameras, offering portability, exceptional image quality, fast autofocus, long battery life, and a hi-res 5.76-million dot electric viewfinder. While the device does not offer the lens flexibility of interchangeable lens cameras, its compact size and exceptional image quality make it an attractive option for a niche audience.
The GFX100RF is less expensive than the Leica Q3 and is priced at $4,900 when it becomes available in April. For more details on the GFX100RF's specifications, visit Fujifilm's website.
Additional features of the GFX100RF include a lighter body compared to previous models, weighing 1.62lbs, and a 3.15-inch tilt-type LCD touchscreen. The camera also features a new Aspect Ratio dial for quick selection of frame shapes, offering nine different options, including popular choices like 5:4, 3:2, and 1:1, as well as unique ones like 17:6, 3:4, and 65:24. The GFX100RF also includes a built-in four-stop ND filter, a first for the GFX line.
Due to the fixed lens, the GFX100RF does not have in-body image stabilization like previous models. However, the focal length of the fixed lens can be digitally extended to 45mm, 63mm, and 80mm, providing some flexibility for users.
In summary, the GFX100RF offers exceptional medium-format image quality in a compact, fixed-lens form factor, combining high resolution, excellent autofocus, long battery life, and portability, with tradeoffs in lens flexibility by design. This innovative camera is a game-changer for photographers seeking a high-resolution, fixed-lens camera that offers portability without compromising on image quality.
This innovative medium-format camera, the GFX100RF, not only delivers exceptional image quality but also showcases a sleek and modern design, making it a stylish addition to any photographer's gadget collection. With its compact size and fixed lens, it serves as a perfect companion for those who appreciate the convenience of a portable device while still craving the superior image quality that high-end digital cameras provide.
