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GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX · Prime · MEDIUM FORMAT

GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR — 500mm f/5.6 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$2,999

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

500 mm

Max Aperture

f/5.6

Mount

Fujifilm GFX

Coverage

Medium Format

Stabilization

6 stops

Weight

1375 g

Min Focus

275 cm

Filter Size

95 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Long telephoto reach (500mm) captures distant sports action
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is vital for steady handheld panning
  • · OIS is highly effective offering up to 6 stops of stability

Landscape

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body protects against dust and rain in the field

Travel

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body is prepared for varied travel climates

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · Super-telephoto focal length (500mm) brings tiny/distant subjects close
  • · Optical image stabilization is crucial to keep telephoto shots steady

Macro & Close-up

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · OIS stabilizes macro shooting, compensating for high-magnification handshake

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

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)500 mm
Focal length (Max)500 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/5.6
Max aperture (Tele)f/5.6
Elements21
Groups14
Special elements5 ED, 2 Super ED

Focus System

Min focus distance275 cm
Max magnification0.2 ×
Autofocus motorLinear motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationYes
OIS effectiveness6 stops

Physical Specs

Weight1375 g
Length246.5 mm
Diameter104.5 mm
Filter thread size95 mm
Weather sealingYes
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountFujifilm GFX
Format coverageMedium Format

Features

Control ringYes
Custom function buttonYes