Fujifilm
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
762mm-equiv. super-telephoto at only 1335g with 5.5-stop OIS and linear AF.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
Fujifilm
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR — 8–16mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BXF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 275 cm)
- BXF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BXF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BXF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Weight (805 g vs 1335 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
⌀65 × 163 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 93mm longer and 40mm wider than XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR.
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 530 g heavier than XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM 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 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED, 2 Super ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
Reasons to choose the XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 1335 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
163 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.2 × — 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 500mm F5.6 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
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓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?
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Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 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.