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Compared: Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 vs GF 45-100mm f/4: View Towards Mt Whitney
This comparison from f/4 to f/11 was shot in the Alabama Hills near Mt Whitney. It looks at sharpness near to far and across the frame and how real (actual) depth of field develops with each lens.
Speaking to the “prime versus zoom” debate (as well as the huge difference in bulk and weight), just how much better is the Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 versus the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm f/4?
Shootout: Harsh Mid-Day Light to Lone Pine Peak
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