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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.
$6,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 9 months newer.
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Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Min focus distance (200 cm vs 275 cm)
- AXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.2 × vs 0.16 ×)
- AXF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Diameter (104.5 mm vs 124 mm)
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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 10mm shorter and 20mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 135 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
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
- ✓
Diameter
104.5 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1335 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
255.5 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED
- ✓
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
200 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
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 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.