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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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sony E Mount

The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.

$2,799

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 3.8 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

7categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR wins 0 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 5 categories
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 140 cm)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.22 ×)
  • BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Weight (1045 g vs 1425 g)

Key specs at a glance

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WRFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length250 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXSony E
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops4.5 stops
Weight1425 g1045 g
Min Focus140 cm40 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

88 × 200 mm

1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 4mm longer and 20mm wider than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 380 g heavier than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.

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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
2.5Limited
7.5Good
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Control ring

    Only GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Weight

    1045 g vs 1425 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    88 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.3 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better

  • Length

    200 mm vs 203.5 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
  • Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
  • Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
  • Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
  • Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches

Cons

  • Very high price tag
  • Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR

Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
250 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
250 mm
200 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
17
Groups
10
14
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
140 cm
40 cm−100 cm less
Max magnification
0.22 ×
0.3 ×+36%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops+11%
4.5 stops
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
1425 g
1045 g−380 g less
Length
203.5 mm
200 mm−4 mm less
Diameter
108 mm
88 mm−20 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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.