Matt Granger Dislikes the Fujifilm GFX50R, ePhotozine Highly Recommends it as Step Up from Full Frame and More – GFX50R Roundup

May 3, 2019
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Fujifilm GFX 50R Roundup

Yes, I am a Fuji fanboy, otherwise I would not have opened FujiRumors in times, where many of you probably didn’t even knew that Fujifilm makes digital mirrorless cameras.

But this does not stop me from sharing everything, the good and the bad, that people say about Fujifilm.

In today’s roundup, 100% focused on the Fujifilm GFX 50R (which now costs $3,999 only!), I will share a huge amount of Fuji GFX50R reviews.

On the positive side, we notice the ePhotozine review, which highly recommends the Fujifilm GFX 50R and says:

“Delivering medium format image quality, the camera is a step up in performance compared to a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera, with excellent noise control, and exceptional levels of detail possible. […] the next step up in image quality […] Highly Recommended“

Also lensrentals is happy and says:

“Incredible price point for camera and exceptional image quality“

On the negative side, we can find Matt Granger’s review, who says it has the “worst ergonomics on any camera he ever used” and he is disappointed with its focus tracking capabilities. He does not recommend to buy this camera.

Matt has spoken very good about Fujifilm many times in the past, so do not start attacking him about being a Nikon/Sony fanboy or biased in any way. It’s just his opinion after having used the camera.

Want to see and read it all? Then check out the (massive) Fuji GFX50R roundup below.

Fujifilm GFX 50R Roundup

ePhotozine – Fujifilm GFX 50R Review: “Delivering medium format image quality, the camera is a step up in performance compared to a full-frame DSLR or mirrorless camera, with excellent noise control, and exceptional levels of detail possible. […] the next step up in image quality […] Highly Recommended“
gizguide – Meet the Fujifilm GFX 50R Review (using GF100-200 as well as adapted lenses like the Voigtlander 58 f/1.4)
lensrentals – Fujifilm GFX 50R Review: “Incredible Price Point for Camera and Exceptional Image Quality“
dpreview – Fujifilm GFX 50R vs full-frame: how big is the difference?
ivanjoshualoh – FFF : Fuji Fanboys Forever (GFX50R)
ivanjoshualoh – Family Matters with GFX
paul-chronicles – Fujifilm GFX50r for Street Photography
imaging-resource – Fuji GFX 50R Field Test: Fujifilm’s medium-format camera system receives a sleek and stylish addition
imaging-resource – Photographer explores the Australian coast with the medium-format Fujifilm GFX 50R
insideimaging – Review Fujifilm GFX50R
alessandromichelazzi – Fujifilm GFX 50R, first contact
alessandromichelazzi – Fashion shot using the Fujifilm GFX 50R
alessandromichelazzi – Photos from Pitti Immagine Uomo 95th edition (GFX50R)
bjornmoerman – Street photography challenge – 21 days with fujifilm gfx 50r & gf 45mm f2.8
erickimphotography – Fujifilm GFX 50R and 45mm f/2.8 Lens First-Impressions Review
unbox – Fujifilm Wants to Make Medium Format Accessible to A Bigger Crowd with the GFX-50R
techradar – Fujifilm GFX 50R review, Quality craftsmanship, superb results
petapixel – Evaluating the Fuji GFX 50R for Street Photography
expertreviews – Fujifilm GFX 50R review: Hefty and unwieldy, but it takes some cracking photos
trustedreviews – Fujifilm GFX 50R review
fstoppers – Fujifilm GFX 50R, Medium Format for the Masses
thephoblographer – The Fujifilm GFX 50R Created These Gorgeous Black and White Portraits
asiatatler – Why the Fujifilm GFX 50R is the perfect tarvel companion
petapixel – Using a 50-Year-Old $100 Lens on a Modern $4,500 GFX 50R
neocamera – Fujifilm GFX 50R review

Matt Granger Fujifilm GFX 50R Review (video below). Here are the key points:

not great ergonomics
you can get lots of details in the files
GF110mm f/2 is a beautiful performer
Fujifilm X-H1 has better ergonomics and much more usable autofocus
GFX50R autofocus tracking does not work
does not have the versatility of a DSLR, since it has no fast reliable autofocus
GFX 50R image quality is higher than top end DSLR, but not that much. Sensor is old
He does not recommend buying it
not suitable for fast situation, but with static or slow subjects, the reward is outstanding image quality
worst ergonomics on any camera he ever used
big and heavy lenses, but camera has no grip
Hasselblad X1D is much better designed