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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 price

Released May 2022

vs

Fujifilm

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR — 70–300mm f/4-5.6 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

0categories

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

8categories

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

WildlifeSports & Action

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR wins 0 categories·XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 5 categories
  • BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (83 cm vs 240 cm)
  • BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (580 g vs 1605 g)
  • BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (132.5 mm vs 314.5 mm)
  • BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/5.6 vs f/8)
  • BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4 vs f/5.6)

Key specs at a glance

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WRXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length150-600 mm70-300 mm
Max Aperturef/5.6-8f/4-5.6
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stops5.5 stops
Weight1605 g580 g
Min Focus240 cm83 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

99 × 315 mm

1605 g (3.54 lb / 56.61 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

75 × 133 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 182mm longer and 24mm wider than XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR.

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 1025 g heavier than XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WRXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
2.5Limited
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
6.5Good
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 ED, 4 Super ED

  • Control ring

    Only XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR supports it

Reasons to choose the XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 ED

  • Min focus distance

    83 cm vs 240 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    580 g vs 1605 g — lower is better

  • Length

    132.5 mm vs 314.5 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/5.6 vs f/8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    75 mm vs 99 mm — lower is better

  • 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

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR and XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
150 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5.6
f/4+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/8
f/5.6+1 stop wider
Elements
24
17
Groups
17
12
Special elements
3 ED, 4 Super ED
1 Aspherical, 2 ED
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
240 cm
83 cm−157 cm less
Max magnification
0.24 ×
0.33 ×+38%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5.5 stops+10%
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Weight
1605 g
580 g−1,025 g less
Length
314.5 mm
132.5 mm−182 mm less
Diameter
99 mm
75 mm−24 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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.