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Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS vs Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
Short answer
The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS (55–200mm) and Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II (50–230mm) are both telephoto lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is the faster lens at f/3.5–4.8 against f/4.5–6.7 on the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II. Only the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS has an aperture ring.
Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II: 3 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 55–200mm | 50–230mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 83–300mm | 75–345mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5–4.8 | f/4.5–6.7 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups | 13 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical, 1 ED and 1 super ED elements | 1 aspherical and 1 extra low dispersion elements |
| Angle of view | 29.0° – 8.1° | 31.7°-7.1° |
| Minimum focus | 1.1 m | 1.1 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.18× | 0.2× |
| Weight | 580 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀75 mm | ⌀69.5 mm |
| Length | 118–177 mm | 111–177 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀58 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
- Maximum aperture f/3.5–4.8 vs f/4.5–6.7
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
- Longer reach 345 mm vs 300 mm
- Wider view 75 mm vs 83 mm
- Maximum magnification 0.2× vs 0.18×
- Diameter ⌀69.5 mm vs ⌀75 mm
- Length 111–177 mm vs 118–177 mm
Both have optical stabilisation.
Neither has weather sealing and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | 83–300 mm | 24.1°–6.7° | 4.3–1.2 m |
| Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | 75–345 mm | 26.4°–5.8° | 4.7–1 m |
The Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II gets 1.15× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS: whatever it points at fills 1.15× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS you would have to walk about 13% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 76% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Average | Average |
| Sports | Very good | Very good |
| Portrait | Good | Average |
| Travel | Good | Very good |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Average | Fair |
| Walk around | Good | Very good |
| 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 XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS if
- low light is the priority. At f/3.5–4.8 it lets in 0.7 stops more than f/4.5–6.7 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
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 better in low light, the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II?
The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS. At f/3.5–4.8 against f/4.5–6.7 it gathers 0.7 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
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 is better, the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II leads, 3 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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