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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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

1categories

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

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

7categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 4 categories
  • AXF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 240 cm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/8)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 314.5 mm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 1605 g)

Key specs at a glance

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length150-600 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/5.6-8f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight1605 g695 g
Min Focus240 cm21 cm
Filter Size82 mm82 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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II shown to scale

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

88 × 120 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 195mm longer and 11mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 910 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.

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 WRFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
5.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
3.0Limited
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

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

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

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 240 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/8 — lower is better

  • Length

    120 mm vs 314.5 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    695 g vs 1605 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    88 mm vs 99 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

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 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

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.

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

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
150 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5.6
f/2.8+2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/8
f/2.8+3 stops wider
Elements
24
20
Groups
17
15
Special elements
3 ED, 4 Super ED
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
240 cm
21 cm−219 cm less
Max magnification
0.24 ×
0.32 ×+33%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
1605 g
695 g−910 g less
Length
314.5 mm
120 mm−195 mm less
Diameter
99 mm
88 mm−11 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

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