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 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 priceReleased Oct 2024
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 8.8 years newer.
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Wins
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 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 275 cm)
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 104.5 mm)
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.2 ×)
- AXF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4.5 vs f/5.6)
- BXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 5 stops)
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 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 13mm shorter and 35mm narrower than XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR.
XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 40 g heavier 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
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 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4.5 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
243 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
1335 g vs 1375 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/5.6
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.
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 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?
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Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.