Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS vs Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

The bottom line

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 10-24mm, the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 70-300mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR for super-telephoto.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS if…

  • You shoot wide — it starts at 10mm vs 70mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
  • You value portability — at 385g (13.6 oz) it's lighter than the 580g (1.28 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR if…

  • You need more reach — it goes to 300mm vs 24mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
  • You like close-focus work — 0.21x magnification vs 0.1x.
  • You work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.

Where they differ

  • Focal range: Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 10-24mm, Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 70-300mm — different framing and reach.
  • Weight: the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 385g (13.6 oz) vs 580g (1.28 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
  • Durability: the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is weather-sealed; the other isn't.

Frequently asked

Is the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS or the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR better?

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 10-24mm, the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 70-300mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR for super-telephoto.

Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS if you shoot wide — it starts at 10mm vs 70mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you value portability — at 385g (13.6 oz) it's lighter than the 580g (1.28 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.

Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR if you need more reach — it goes to 300mm vs 24mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.21x magnification vs 0.1x. Choose it if you work outdoors — it's weather-sealed against dust and moisture; the other isn't.

What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS and the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR?

Focal range: Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 10-24mm, Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 70-300mm — different framing and reach.

Product
Optical Design
Focal Length10-24mm70-300mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1415
Optical Groups1010
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View110° – 61°23° – 5°
35mm Equivalent15-37mm107-457mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingLinear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance24 cm84 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.21x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$749$749
Filter Size72mm67mm
Diameter78mm78mm
Length87mm132.5mm
Weight385g (13.6 oz)580g (1.28 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo