Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS vs Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X-Mount
Both are stabilized telephoto zooms for Fujifilm X, but from different classes. The XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR (2014) offers constant f/2.8 and is weather resistant, but weighs 995 g. The XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS (2013) reaches 60 mm further, weighs only 580 g and has no WR in its name, so it is not specified as weather resistant. Both have a linear motor.
That is the classic trade-off: speed and weather sealing against reach and weight.
Which one suits whom?
- XF 50-140mm: You shoot events, portraits or sports in low light or bad weather.
- XF 55-200mm: You want a light telephoto for hikes and travel with more reach.
Key differences
- Focal length: 55-200 mm on the Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, 50-140 mm on the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR.
- The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR is faster: f/2.8 instead of f/3.5, about 0.7 stops more light.
- The Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is 415 g lighter (580 g vs 995 g).
- The Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is 58 mm shorter.
- The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR focuses closer: from 100 cm instead of 110 cm.
- Filter thread: 62 mm on the Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, 72 mm on the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55-200 mm | 50-140 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 580 g | 995 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 110 cm | 100 cm |
| Length | 118 mm | 176 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS: 118 × 75 mm
- Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR: 176 × 83 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).