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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 price

Released Sep 2018

vs

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Mar 2025

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 6.4 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

7categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 4 categories
  • AXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 180 cm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (580 g vs 2265 g)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (131 mm vs 205.5 mm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 122 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WRFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length200 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/2f/1.4
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight2265 g580 g
Min Focus180 cm30 cm
Filter Size105 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

122 × 206 mm

2265 g (4.99 lb / 79.90 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 F1.4 GM

81 × 131 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 75mm longer and 41mm wider than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is 1685 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 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 200mm F2 R LM OIS WRFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
4.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
9.5Excellent
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

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

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR supports it

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 180 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    580 g vs 2265 g — lower is better

  • Length

    131 mm vs 205.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.15 × vs 0.12 × — 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 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 50mm F1.4 GM

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
200 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
200 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2
f/1.4+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2
f/1.4+1 stop wider
Elements
19
14
Groups
14
11
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
Aspherical, ED
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
180 cm
30 cm−150 cm less
Max magnification
0.12 ×
0.15 ×+25%
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
2265 g
580 g−1,685 g less
Length
205.5 mm
131 mm−75 mm less
Diameter
122 mm
81 mm−41 mm less
Filter thread size
105 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
FE 50mm F1.4 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.