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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

Sony

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Sony E Mount

Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 1.2 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

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

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

6categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 4 categories
  • AXF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/8)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 240 cm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/5.6)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 314.5 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WRFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length150-600 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/5.6-8f/1.2
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight1605 g778 g
Min Focus240 cm40 cm
Filter Size82 mm72 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 50mm F1.2 GM

87 × 108 mm

778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 207mm longer and 12mm wider than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 827 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

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 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

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

  • Max magnification

    0.24 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/8 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 240 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Length

    108 mm vs 314.5 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    778 g vs 1605 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    87 mm vs 99 mm — lower 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 50mm F1.2 GM

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
  • Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
  • Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
  • Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens

Cons

  • Expensive investment for a single focal length
  • Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
  • Some visible vignetting wide open

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR and FE 50mm F1.2 GM at major authorized retailers.

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
150 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5.6
f/1.2+4.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/8
f/1.2+5.5 stops wider
Elements
24
14
Groups
17
10
Special elements
3 ED, 4 Super ED
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
240 cm
40 cm−200 cm less
Max magnification
0.24 ×+41%
0.17 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
1605 g
778 g−827 g less
Length
314.5 mm
108 mm−207 mm less
Diameter
99 mm
87 mm−12 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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.