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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 90mm F2 R LM WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR — 90mm f/2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$949

Launch price

Released Jun 2015

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR is 1 year newer.

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Wins

2categories

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

Video & HybridPortrait

Wins

5categories

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Sports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR wins 2 categories·XF 90mm F2 R LM WR wins 3 categories
  • AXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Weight (540 g vs 995 g)
  • AXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Length (126 mm vs 189 mm)
  • BXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WRXF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Focal Length50-140 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight995 g540 g
Min Focus38 cm30 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 90mm F2 R LM WR
Portrait
7.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
7.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
4.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    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 magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

  • Weight

    540 g vs 995 g — lower is better

  • Length

    126 mm vs 189 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

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 90mm F2 R LM WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • 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 90mm F2 R LM WR at major authorized retailers.

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

Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
140 mm
90 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2+1 stop wider
Elements
20
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Weight
995 g
540 g−455 g less
Length
189 mm
126 mm−63 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
XF 90mm F2 R LM 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.