Why I Bought the Fujifilm GFX100S (and why I’m also buying the Sony A1)

2021-05-06 • SEND FEEDBACK |
Related: Fujifilm, Fujifilm GFX100S, Fujifilm medium format, Fujifilm mirrorless, medium format, Sony, Sony A1, Sony mirrorless

Over the years, I’ve found that some of the most useful information to my readers is that of my own reasons for buying (or not) a lens or a camera. I like to focus on what it does for me: performance, enjoyment, unique features, etc, keeping price out of any rating.

For subscribers.

Fujfilm GFX100S: Why I Purchased It

Separately, I also decided to move ahead with the Sony A1, as it the best overall camera ever produced in history. It’s a pleasure to use, immensely capable and versatile with a huge stable of lenses from multiple vendors. I choose it over the Sony A7R IV for my own reasons:

Choosing Between Sony A1 and Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm Medium Format System

Fujifilm Medium Format wish list • Deals on Fujifilm

$4399 SAVE $1600 = 26.0% FUJIFILM GFX 100S Medium Format Camera IN STOCK in Cameras: Medium Format	$2599 FUJIFILM 23mm f/4 GF R LM WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$1699 FUJIFILM 30mm f/3.5 GF R WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$1799 SAVE $500 = 21.0% FUJIFILM 32-64mm f/4 GF R LM WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$1799 SAVE $500 = 21.0% FUJIFILM 45-100mm f/4 GF R LM OIS WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$999 FUJIFILM 50mm f/3.5 GF R LM WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$1799 SAVE $500 = 21.0% FUJIFILM 80mm f/1.7 GF R WR Lens (FUJIFILM G) IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$2299 SAVE $500 = 17.0% FUJIFILM 110mm f/2 GF R LM WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format
$2699 FUJIFILM 120mm f/4 GF Macro R LM OIS WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$3299 FUJIFILM 250mm f/4 GF R LM OIS WR IN STOCK in Lenses: Medium Format	$69 FUJIFILM BC-W235 Dual Battery Charger IN STOCK in Accessories: Batteries and Power	$65 FUJIFILM NP-W235 Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 2200mAh) IN STOCK in Accessories: Batteries and Power	$208 Sony 128GB SF-G TOUGH Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card IN STOCK in Accessories: Memory Cards	$128 Sony 256GB SF-M Tough Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card IN STOCK in Accessories: Memory Cards	$120 FUJIFILM MHG-GFX 100S Metal Hand Grip IN STOCK in Accessories: Photo Accessories

Sony Mirrorless with Extreme-Performance Lenses

Sony Mirrorless wish list • Deals on Sony

$6448 Sony a1 Mirrorless Camera OUT OF STOCK in Cameras: Mirrorless	$2948 Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 FE GM IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1548 Sony 14mm f/1.8 FE GM IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1348 Sony 24mm f/1.4 FE GM IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1348 Sony 35mm f/1.4 FE GM IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$949 SAVE $200 = 17.0% Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO-LANTHAR Aspherical IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1948 Sony 50mm f/1.2 FE GM Lens (Sony E) IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$849 SAVE $200 = 19.0% Voigtlander 50mm f/2 APO-LANTHAR Aspherical IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless
$849 SAVE $150 = 15.0% Voigtlander 65mm f/2 MACRO APO-LANTHAR Aspherical IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1048 Sony 90mm f/2.8 FE Macro G OSS IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1448 Sony 100mm f/2.8 FE STF GM OSS IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$2348 SAVE $150 = 6.0% Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 FE GM OSS IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1599 Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$2048 Sony 135mm f/1.8 FE GM IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless	$1948 Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 FE G OSS IN STOCK in Lenses: Mirrorless