Fujifilm
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR — 100–400mm f/4.5-5.6 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
Fujifilm
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR — 150–600mm f/5.6-8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased May 2022
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 240 cm)
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/5.6 vs f/8)
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 99 mm)
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (243 mm vs 314.5 mm)
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4.5 vs f/5.6)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀70 × 243 mm
1375 g (3.03 lb / 48.50 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
⌀99 × 315 mm
1605 g (3.54 lb / 56.61 oz)
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 72mm shorter and 29mm narrower than XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR.
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 230 g lighter than XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 240 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/5.6 vs f/8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 99 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
243 mm vs 314.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4.5 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1375 g vs 1605 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 ED, 4 Super ED
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.
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM 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
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM 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
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.