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Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR vs Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR (150–600mm) and Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR (500mm) are both super-telephoto lenses for the Fujifilm X mount.
Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR: 3 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR | Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 150–600mm | 500mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 225–900mm | 750mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6–8 | f/5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 24 elements in 17 groups | 21 elements in 14 groups |
| Special elements | 3 ED and 4 super ED elements | 2 super ED and 5 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 10.8°-2.7° | 3.3° |
| Minimum focus | 2.4 m | 2.75 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.24× | 0.2× |
| Weight | 1605 g | 1335 g |
| Diameter | ⌀99 mm | ⌀104.5 mm |
| Length | 314.5 mm | 255.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀82 mm | ⌀95 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
- Longer reach 900 mm vs 750 mm
- Wider view 225 mm vs 750 mm
- Minimum focus 2.4 m vs 2.75 m
- Maximum magnification 0.24× vs 0.2×
- Diameter ⌀99 mm vs ⌀104.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
- Weight 1335 g vs 1605 g
- Length 255.5 mm vs 314.5 mm
Both have weather sealing, an aperture ring, optical stabilisation, and a linear focus motor.
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR | 225–900 mm | 9°–2.2° | 1.6–0.4 m |
| Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | 750 mm | 2.7° | 0.5 m |
The Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR gets 1.2× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR: whatever it points at fills 1.2× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.4× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR you would have to walk about 17% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 69% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR is 270 g lighter than the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR, about 17% less.
- The Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 59 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR is 5.5 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR takes ⌀82 mm filters and the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR ⌀95 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR | Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Good | Poor |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Poor | Poor |
| Walk around | Good | Poor |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Poor | Poor |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR or the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR, by 270 g — about 17% less.
Do the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR and Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR takes ⌀82 mm and the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR ⌀95 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR, by 270 g (1335 g against 1605 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR or the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR leads, 3 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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