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XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR — 10–24mm f/4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

vs

Fujifilm

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

762mm-equiv. super-telephoto at only 1335g with 5.5-stop OIS and linear AF.

$3,699

Launch price

Released Oct 2024

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 4 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

1categories

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR wins 5 categories·XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 0 categories
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 275 cm)
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has lower Weight (410 g vs 1335 g)
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has lower Length (107 mm vs 255.5 mm)
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 104.5 mm)
  • AXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4 vs f/5.6)

Key specs at a glance

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WRXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length10-24 mm500 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/5.6
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stops5.5 stops
Weight410 g1335 g
Min Focus38 cm275 cm
Filter Size62 mm95 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

65 × 107 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

105 × 256 mm

1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is 149mm shorter and 40mm narrower than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is 925 g lighter than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.

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 caseXF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WRXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
2.5Limited
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
7.0Good
Landscape
8.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
10.0Excellent
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    410 g vs 1335 g — lower is better

  • Length

    107 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED

  • Custom function button

    Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • OIS effectiveness

    5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher 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

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

XF 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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR and XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
10 mm
500 mm
Focal length (Max)
24 mm
500 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4+1 stop wider
f/5.6
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4+1 stop wider
f/5.6
Elements
16
21
Groups
12
14
Special elements
Aspherical
5 ED, 2 Super ED
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
38 cm−237 cm less
275 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×+25%
0.2 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5.5 stops+10%
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Weight
410 g−925 g less
1335 g
Length
107 mm−149 mm less
255.5 mm
Diameter
65 mm−40 mm less
104.5 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
95 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

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