Key Features
- Focal Length: 500mm (equivalent to ~396mm in full-frame terms)
- Aperture: f/5.6 to f/32 with a traditional aperture ring
- Autofocus: Fast and accurate linear motor (LM) AF system
- Stabilization: Built-in 6-stop Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- Build: Weather-sealed, lightweight (approx. 1,375g), with a non-removable Arca-Swiss tripod collar
- Filter Thread: 95mm front thread with a polarizer access window
Performance Highlights
- Image Quality: Exceptionally sharp across the frame—even on 102MP sensors like the GFX100S II.
- Handling: Surprisingly light for its size, making handheld shooting viable.
- Use Case: Ideal for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects—especially when paired with the GF 1.4x teleconverter for extended reach.
