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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 price

Released Jun 2014

vs

Fujifilm

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR — 70–300mm f/4-5.6 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 6.8 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

2categories

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

WildlifeSports & Action

4 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR wins 2 categories·XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR wins 2 categories
  • AXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
  • BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (580 g vs 995 g)
  • BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Length (131 mm vs 189 mm)
  • AXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WRXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length50-140 mm70-300 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4-5.6
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight995 g580 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WRXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
7.5Good
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
6.0Good
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
6.5Good
Wildlife
5.5Fair
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

  • Weight

    580 g vs 995 g — lower is better

  • Length

    131 mm vs 189 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR and XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
140 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8+1 stop wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8+2 stops wider
f/5.6
Elements
20
23
Groups
15
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Weight
995 g
580 g−415 g less
Length
189 mm
131 mm−58 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

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