Fujifilm
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
305mm-equiv. F2 super-telephoto prime with 5-stop OIS, linear AF, and weather sealing.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
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 priceReleased Jun 2014
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Wins
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 180 cm)
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (995 g vs 2265 g)
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.12 ×)
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 122 mm)
- AXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
⌀122 × 206 mm
2265 g (4.99 lb / 79.90 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
⌀70 × 189 mm
995 g (2.19 lb / 35.10 oz)
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 17mm longer and 52mm wider than XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR.
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 1270 g heavier than XF 50-140mm F2.8 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 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 180 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
995 g vs 2265 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
189 mm vs 205.5 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
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 200mm F2 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
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 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 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.