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
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 275 cm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 255.5 mm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1335 g (2.94 lb / 47.09 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 136mm longer and 17mm wider than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 640 g heavier than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
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
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 5 ED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 255.5 mm — 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
695 g vs 1335 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × 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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.