Digital Camera early verdict

For more methodical photography, the Fujifilm GFX50S II is a compelling option at its price point. It’s in no way ‘cheap’, but it is remarkably affordable for a medium-format camera.

There’s really no reason to complain about its autofocus being too sluggish, as it’s able to acquire a subject quite quickly – although the autofocus performance will also depend on the lens you’re using. Image quality is incredible, with that legendary dynamic range offering plenty of leeway on shots you’d normally delete. And, importantly, it handles well; the new body is easy to adapt to, no matter what system you’re moving from.

Admittedly, the price might still be a deterrent: it’s easy to argue that a full-frame mirrorless camera offers a lot more performance for the same money as the GFX 50S II. But this medium-format camera wasn’t built for that kind of photography.