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
Sony
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.
$6,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Weight (1470 g vs 2265 g)
- AXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- AXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher Max magnification (0.16 × vs 0.12 ×)
- AXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (205.5 mm vs 265 mm)
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
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 60mm shorter and 2mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 795 g heavier than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
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
- ✓
Length
205.5 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
180 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
122 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
1470 g vs 2265 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × vs 0.12 × — higher 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
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.