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Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR vs Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR (50mm) and Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR (90mm) are both portrait lenses for the Fujifilm X mount.
Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR: 4 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 50mm | 90mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 75mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical ED element | 3 extra low dispersion elements |
| Angle of view | 31.7° | 17.9° |
| Minimum focus | 0.39 m | 0.6 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 0.2× |
| Weight | 200 g | 540 g |
| Diameter | ⌀60 mm | ⌀75 mm |
| Length | 59.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀46 mm | ⌀62 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR
- Wider view 75 mm vs 135 mm
- Minimum focus 0.39 m vs 0.6 m
- Weight 200 g vs 540 g
- Diameter ⌀60 mm vs ⌀75 mm
- Length 59.4 mm vs 105 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR
- Longer reach 135 mm vs 75 mm
- Maximum magnification 0.2× vs 0.15×
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Neither has optical stabilisation and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | 75 mm | 26.4° | 4.7 m |
| Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR | 135 mm | 14.9° | 2.6 m |
The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR gets 1.8× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR: whatever it points at fills 1.8× more of the frame edge to edge, or 3.2× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR you would have to walk about 44% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 31% 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 XF50mmF2 R WR is 340 g lighter than the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR, about 63% less.
- The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR is 45.6 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR is 15 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR takes ⌀46 mm filters and the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR ⌀62 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR | Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Average |
| Portrait | Excellent | Excellent |
| Travel | Good | Poor |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walk around | Excellent | 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.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR if
- weight matters to you. It is 340 g lighter, roughly 63% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.8× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR?
The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR, by 340 g — about 63% less.
Do the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR and Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR takes ⌀46 mm and the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR ⌀62 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 XF50mmF2 R WR, by 340 g (200 g against 540 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR or the Fujinon XF90mmF2 R LM WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF50mmF2 R WR leads, 4 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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