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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $599
VS
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S wins by 3
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — Prime/Zoom
Nikon

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R lands at 88 and Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S at 91. That puts Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S leads on sharpness (91 vs 88).

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S leads on af (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R more score per dollar ($599 vs $2,699).

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R 88
vs
91 Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R
88
sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R versus Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R vs Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S? +

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R worth the price? +

At $599, Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S worth the price? +

At $2,699, Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S? +

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — leads on sharpness (91 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R or Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S? +

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S — leads on af (89 vs 86). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.