Fujifilm
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR — 70–300mm f/4-5.6 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$799
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 83 cm)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has lower Weight (580 g vs 695 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀75 × 133 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 13mm longer and 13mm narrower than FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II.
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 115 g lighter 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Weight
580 g vs 695 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
75 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.33 × vs 0.32 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 83 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 132.5 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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?
Compare live prices for the XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR and FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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.