Fujifilm
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm GFX Mount
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR — 500mm f/5.6 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$2,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
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 priceReleased Jan 2024
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Min focus distance (200 cm vs 275 cm)
- AGF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.2 × vs 0.16 ×)
- AGF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareGF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 247 mm
1375 g (3.03 lb / 48.50 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 19mm shorter and 20mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 95 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
104.5 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
246.5 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1375 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.16 × — higher 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/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
200 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
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 500mm F5.6 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 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.