Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
The bottom line
Similar coverage, different speed: the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR opens to f/2.8 versus the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR's f/4.5 — more light and shallower background blur. It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 400mm vs 140mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.27x magnification vs 0.12x.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/4.5, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 50mm vs 100mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You value portability — at 995g (2.19 lb) it's lighter than the 1375g (3.03 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR opens to f/2.8 vs the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR's f/4.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 100-400mm, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is 50-140mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is $1,599, $300 under the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is 995g (2.19 lb) vs 1375g (3.03 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR better?
Similar coverage, different speed: the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR opens to f/2.8 versus the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR's f/4.5 — more light and shallower background blur. It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR if you need more reach — it goes to 400mm vs 140mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.27x magnification vs 0.12x.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR if you want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/4.5, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you shoot wide — it starts at 50mm vs 100mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you value portability — at 995g (2.19 lb) it's lighter than the 1375g (3.03 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR opens to f/2.8 vs the Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR's f/4.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 50-140mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 21 | 23 |
| Optical Groups | 14 | 16 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 16° – 4° | 32° – 11.6° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 152-609mm | 76-213mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 175 cm | 100 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x | 0.12x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,899 | $1,599 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 95.4mm | 82.9mm |
| Length | 210mm | 175.9mm |
| Weight | 1375g (3.03 lb) | 995g (2.19 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
