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Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS vs Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS (55–200mm) and Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR (70–300mm) 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 on the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR. Only the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has weather sealing.
Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR: 3 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 55–200mm | 70–300mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 83–300mm | 105–450mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5–4.8 | f/4–5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | No | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical, 1 ED and 1 super ED elements | 1 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 29.0° – 8.1° | 22.9°-5.4° |
| Minimum focus | 1.1 m | 0.83 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.18× | 0.33× |
| Weight | 580 g | 580 g |
| Diameter | ⌀75 mm | ⌀75 mm |
| Length | 118–177 mm | 132.5–205.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | ⌀67 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
- Wider view 83 mm vs 105 mm
- Maximum aperture f/3.5–4.8 vs f/4–5.6
- Length 118–177 mm vs 132.5–205.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
- Longer reach 450 mm vs 300 mm
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.83 m vs 1.1 m
- Maximum magnification 0.33× vs 0.18×
Both have 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 XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | 83–300 mm | 24.1°–6.7° | 4.3–1.2 m |
| Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | 105–450 mm | 19.1°–4.5° | 3.4–0.8 m |
The Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR gets 1.5× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS: whatever it points at fills 1.5× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS you would have to walk about 33% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 44% 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
- Both lenses weigh the same.
- The Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 14.5 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS takes ⌀62 mm filters and the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR ⌀67 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Average | Very good |
| Sports | Very good | Very good |
| Portrait | Good | Poor |
| Travel | Good | Very good |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Average | Poor |
| 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 XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.5× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- the weather is part of the job. Only this one is sealed against dust and moisture.
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 XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS. At f/3.5–4.8 against f/4–5.6 it gathers 0.4 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.
Do the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS takes ⌀62 mm and the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR ⌀67 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 is better, the Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR leads, 3 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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