Fujifilm XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 300 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR has a better length (121.5mm vs 302.5mm).
  • Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR has a better price (msrp) ($1,999 vs $4,499).
  • Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.6).
  • Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR has a better weight (805g (1.77 lb) vs 1235g (2.72 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length500mm8-16mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements20
Optical Groups13
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/5.6f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View121° – 83°
35mm Equivalent762-762mm12-24mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorLinearLinear
Focus LimiterYesNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance300 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.16x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$4,499$1,999
Filter Size82mm
Diameter108mm88mm
Length302.5mm121.5mm
Weight1235g (2.72 lb)805g (1.77 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesNo