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Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
Short answer
The Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR (70–300mm) and Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II (50–230mm) are both telephoto lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is the faster lens at f/4–5.6 against f/4.5–6.7 on the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II. Only the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 70–300mm | 50–230mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 105–450mm | 75–345mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4–5.6 | f/4.5–6.7 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 17 elements in 12 groups | 13 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 1 aspherical and 2 ED elements | 1 aspherical and 1 extra low dispersion elements |
| Angle of view | 22.9°-5.4° | 31.7°-7.1° |
| Minimum focus | 0.83 m | 1.1 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.33× | 0.2× |
| Weight | 580 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀75 mm | ⌀69.5 mm |
| Length | 132.5–205.5 mm | 111–177 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67 mm | ⌀58 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
- Longer reach 450 mm vs 345 mm
- Maximum aperture f/4–5.6 vs f/4.5–6.7
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.83 m vs 1.1 m
- Maximum magnification 0.33× vs 0.2×
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
- Wider view 75 mm vs 105 mm
- Diameter ⌀69.5 mm vs ⌀75 mm
- Length 111–177 mm vs 132.5–205.5 mm
Both have optical stabilisation.
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | 105–450 mm | 19.1°–4.5° | 3.4–0.8 m |
| Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | 75–345 mm | 26.4°–5.8° | 4.7–1 m |
The Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR gets 1.3× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II: whatever it points at fills 1.3× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.7× more of its area. With the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II you would have to walk about 23% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 59% 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 XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Very good | Average |
| Sports | Very good | Very good |
| Portrait | Poor | Average |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Poor | Fair |
| Walk around | Very 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 1.3× 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 XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II?
The Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR. At f/4–5.6 against f/4.5–6.7 it gathers 0.3 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 XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Fujinon XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR leads, 5 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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