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GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR — 250mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$3,299

Launch price

Released Jan 2018

vs

Sony

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sony E Mount

World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.

$6,999

Launch price

Released Jan 2024

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 6 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sports & ActionWildlife

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR wins 3 categories·FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS wins 2 categories
  • BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • AGF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (140 cm vs 200 cm)
  • AGF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.22 × vs 0.16 ×)
  • AGF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (203.5 mm vs 265 mm)

Key specs at a glance

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WRFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal Length250 mm300 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight1425 g1470 g
Min Focus140 cm200 cm
Filter Size82 mm40.5 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

108 × 204 mm

1425 g (3.14 lb / 50.27 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

124 × 265 mm

1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 62mm shorter and 16mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 45 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WRFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Min focus distance

    140 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    203.5 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    108 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.22 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    1425 g vs 1470 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal length (Min)
250 mm
300 mm
Focal length (Max)
250 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
16
21
Groups
10
17
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
3 Super ED, 1 ED
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Min focus distance
140 cm−60 cm less
200 cm
Max magnification
0.22 ×+38%
0.16 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
2 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Weight
1425 g−45 g less
1470 g
Length
203.5 mm−62 mm less
265 mm
Diameter
108 mm−16 mm less
124 mm
Filter thread size
82 mm
40.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Sony E
Format coverage
Medium Format
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.