Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS vs Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X-Mount
Both are Fujifilm telephoto zooms for APS-C, and they even weigh the same (580 g). The XF 55-200 (2013) is the faster one, at f/3.5-4.8, and is stabilized up to 5 stops according to Fujifilm. The XF 70-300 (January 2021) reaches 300 mm (457 mm equivalent), is weather resistant (WR), accepts the Fuji 1.4x and 2x teleconverters and, according to Fujifilm, focuses close enough for half-macro (0.33x). A zoom lock secures the extending barrel.
So you trade some speed and the 55-70 mm range for 100 mm more reach and weather sealing.
Which one suits whom?
- XF 55-200: You want a telephoto for portraits and travel with more light and mostly shoot in good weather.
- XF 70-300: You need more reach, for example for wildlife or sports, and want to work in the rain too.
Key differences
- Focal length: 55-200 mm on the Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, 70-300 mm on the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR.
- The Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is faster: f/3.5 instead of f/4, about 0.3 stops more light.
- The Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is 15 mm shorter.
- The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR focuses closer: from 83 cm instead of 110 cm.
- Filter thread: 62 mm on the Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, 67 mm on the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 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 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55-200 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 580 g | 580 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 110 cm | 83 cm |
| Length | 118 mm | 133 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 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR: 133 × 75 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).