Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR vs Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50-140mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/4-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR covers 50-140mm and the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR covers 70-300mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Check the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is 50-140mm f/2.8 zoom, APS-C; the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 70-300mm f/4-5.6 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Which is better in low light, the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR or the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4-5.6 of the other.
Do the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR and Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).
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