Fujifilm GFX100S II brings upgrades across the board and a lower price

Fujifilm has announced the new Fujifilm GFX100S II (buy here). As the successor to the Fuji GFX100S (buy here), it brings upgrades to pretty much every aspect of the camera. It sports a new 102MP sensor, AI autofocus, and even adds ProRes and Blackmagic RAW video.

The new 102MP sensor is accompanied by the new X-Processor 5 image engine. The electronic viewfinder has been upgraded to 5.76 million pixels, with a 3.2″ three-way tilting touchscreen LCD on the back.

Fujifilm GFX100S II – Medium format upgraded

The Fuji GFX100S was a big hit when it launched in 2021. It took a while to come to market after its initial 2018 development announcement, but they got there in the end. Now, we have the GFX100S II, which upgrades pretty much everything.

While it still features the same 102-megapixel resolution, it is an entirely new sensor. The new sensor and X-Processor 5 increase the ISO range to 80-12,800 (40-25,600 extended), with video’s lowest ISO dropping from 200 to 100 for working in brighter conditions.

It also brings up the maximum continuous shooting speed. The electronic shutter bumps up from 2.9fps to 4.1fps, and the mechanical shutter has increased from 5fps to 7fps. It’s also now capable of shooting ProRes and Blackmagic RAW video internally.

Fujifilm GFX100S II Specs

	Fujifilm GFX100S II	Fujifilm GFX 100S
Sensor	102-megapixel 43.8×32.9mm BSI CMOS II sensor	102-megapixel 43.8×32.9mm BSI CMOS sensor
Format	Medium Format	Medium Format
Lens Mount	Fujifilm G	Fujifilm G
IBIS	Yes, up to 8 stops	Yes, up to 6 stops
AF points	Unspecified	425 phase detection
ISO sensitivity	80-12,800	100-12,800
Max shutter speed	1/4000 (Mechanical) / 1/16,000 (Electronic) / 1/8000 (Electronic front curtain flash)	1/4000 (Mechanical) / 1/16,000 (Electronic) / 1/4000 (Electronic front curtain flash)
Continuous shooting	Up to 7fps	Up to 5fps
Viewfinder	5.76m-Dot OLED EVF	3.69m-dot 0.5″ EVF
LCD	3.2″ 2.36m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD	2.36m-dot 3-way tilting touchscreen LCD
Internal video modes	10-Bit 4:2:0 4K DCI/UHD up to 29.97fps, ProRes, Blackmagic RAW	10-Bit 4:2:0 4K DCI/UHD up to 29.97fps
External video	Unspecified	10-Bit 4:2:2 or 12-Bit RAW over HDMI
Card slots	Dual UHS-II SD card lsots	Dual UHS-II SD card lsots
Connectivity	Not specified	USB 3.2 Gen 1, WiFi, Bluetooth
Battery	2200mAh battery (Fujifilm NP-W235)	2200mAh battery (Fujifilm NP-W235)
Dimensions	150×104.2×87.2mm	150×104.2×87.2mm
Weight	883g (with battery and memory)	900g (with battery and memory)
Launch Price	$4,999	$5,999

FUJINON GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens

Along with the new camera, Fujifilm has also announced a new lens, the FUJINON GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens (buy here). This is the longest lens in the Fujifilm X lineup, offering a field of view similar to 400mm on a full-frame camera.

Designed for sports and wildlife, it features six stops of built-in stabilisation, which gets bumped up to 8 when used with the GFX100S II. It has an f/5.6 aperture, which isn’t terribly bright, but given that you’ll mostly be using a lens like this in bright conditions, that’s not going to be too much of an issue. It also keeps the price relatively low.

FUJINON GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Specs

Focal Length	500mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 396mm)
Maximum Aperture	f/5.6
Minimum Aperture	f/32
Lens Mount	FUJIFILM G
Format Compatibility	Medium Format
Angle of View	6.3°
Minimum Focus Distance	9.1′ / 2.8 m
Maximum Magnification	0.2x
Optical Design	21 Elements in 14 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9, Rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	Yes, up to 6 stops
Filter Size	95 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	104.5 x 246.5mm
Weight	1375g

Price and Availability

The Fujifilm GFX100S II is available to pre-order now for $4,999. The FUJINON GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens is available to pre-order now for $3,499. Shipping for both items is slated for June 17th.