Fujifilm · telephoto zoom

Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

55–200mm f/3.5–4.8

Short answer

The Fujinon XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is a telephoto zoom for the Fujifilm X mount. It covers 55–200 mm, which frames like 83–300mm on a 35mm camera, and opens to f/3.5–4.8. Autofocus is built in.

It has optical stabilization, an aperture ring, and a linear focus motor. The optics are 14 elements in 10 groups, including 1 aspherical, 1 ED and 1 super ED elements. The aperture has 7 blades and stops down to f/22. It focuses as close as 1.1 m, for a maximum magnification of 0.18×. Filters thread on at 62 mm.

It weighs 580 g and measures ⌀75 × 118 mm.

It mounts on all 34 X mount cameras in the catalog, among them the X-T5, X-T50, X-E5, X-M5, and X-T30 III. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series are out by definition.

The same category holds 3 other X mount lenses. Among them, the fastest is the Fujinon XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR at f/2.8.

Full specifications

Focal range: 55–200mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5–4.8
35mm equivalent: 83–300mm
Mount: Fujifilm X
Weight: 580 g
Filter thread: ⌀62 mm
Minimum focus: 1.1 m

Brand: Fujifilm
Lens type: zoom · telephoto
Minimum focal length: 55 mm
Maximum focal length: 200 mm
Minimum aperture: f/22
Aperture blades: 7
Angle of view: 29.0° – 8.1°
Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
Special elements: 1 aspherical, 1 ED and 1 super ED elements
Maximum magnification: 0.18×
Size (⌀ × length): ⌀75 × 118–177 mm
Stabilisation: Optical stabilisation
Weather resistant: No
Aperture ring: Yes
Focus: Autofocus

Specifications from the manufacturer: fujifilm-x.com

Optical stabilisation
Linear motor
Aperture ring

What it suits

Birds and wildlife		Average
Sports		Very good
Portrait		Good
Travel		Good
Street		Poor
Weddings		Average
Walk around		Good
Vlogging		Poor
Landscape		Poor
Macro		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.