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 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (41 cm vs 275 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 255.5 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀105 × 256 mm
1330 g (2.93 lb / 46.91 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 160mm longer and 24mm wider than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is 814 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
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
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
41 cm vs 275 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 255.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 1330 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 104.5 mm — lower 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 50mm F1.4 GM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR and FE 50mm F1.4 GM at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.