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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 price

Released Jan 2016

vs

Fujifilm

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR — 50–140mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Jun 2014

XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 1.6 years newer.

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Wins

0categories

XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

4categories

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridPortrait

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 0 categories·XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR wins 4 categories
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (995 g vs 1375 g)
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (189 mm vs 243 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WRXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length100-400 mm50-140 mm
Max Aperturef/4.5-5.6f/2.8
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight1375 g995 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WRXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
9.5Excellent
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

No major spec wins compared to XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR.

Reasons to choose the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better

  • Weight

    995 g vs 1375 g — lower is better

  • Length

    189 mm vs 243 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Diameter

Both 70 mm

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 50-140mm F2.8 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
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR and XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
100 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
400 mm
140 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4.5
f/2.8+1.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/5.6
f/2.8+2 stops wider
Elements
23
20
Groups
17
15
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Weight
1375 g
995 g−380 g less
Length
243 mm
189 mm−54 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 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 May 2026.