Lens Comparison
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 Length | 500mm | 8-16mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 20 |
| Optical Groups | − | 13 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | − | 121° – 83° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 762-762mm | 12-24mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 300 cm | 25 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $4,499 | $1,999 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | − |
| Diameter | 108mm | 88mm |
| Length | 302.5mm | 121.5mm |
| Weight | 1235g (2.72 lb) | 805g (1.77 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |






