Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
Announced May 31, 2022
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR provides impressive reach and portability for wildlife and sports photographers, yet its slow maximum aperture necessitates shooting in bright conditions to maintain image quality. While the internal zoom and effective stabilization make it a practical tool for handheld use, the lens can feel heavy and sometimes struggles with autofocus performance in low-light environments.
Weighted from 13 reviewer scores
Pros
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Weather-sealed and robust construction
- Sharp image quality with minimal distortion
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Internal zoom and focus design
Cons
- Slow maximum aperture
- Heavy and large physical dimensions
- Autofocus challenges in low light
- Reduced performance at the long end
- Lack of physical OIS switch
- Launch price $1,999 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 150-600mm f/5.6-8
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus (0.24x)
- Filter thread 82mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 1605g (3 lb 8.6 oz) · 99 x 314.5 mm (3.90 x 12.38 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 13 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- OpticalLimits 7/10
The build quality is superb, although you can expect no less at this price point. The lens does not extend during zooming.
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While it’s nice to have something to lean it on, the Fujinon XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is manageable even when you’re holding it without support.
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So long as you working with decent light, the XF 150-600mm OIS is going to deliver nice results for you.
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[T]his is yet another Fuji lens that I loved, loved, loved testing out, and I think that its price of $2,000 is actually kind of reasonable value for what you're getting here.
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The images are really nice and sharp, and even though it's an f/5.6 to f/8 lens, I'm still pleased with the background blur I'm getting. Incredibly clear shots with great contrast and a very pleasing look overall.
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The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens is a super-telephoto lens for the masses, sacrificing out-and-out speed in terms of the maximum apertures available in exchange for a winning combination of portability, versatility and crucially affordability.
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Nevertheless, if you're an X-mount shooter wanting a lens that can get you closer than ever to sports action or wildlife, the XF150-600mm is great value for the sheer reach it offers in such a portable package.
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The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR should please X System sports and wildlife specialists with its all-weather construction, internal zoom design, and tip-top image quality.
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So for wildlife shooters, for people who are shooting action, then this is an absolutely excellent lens and to be honest I'm almost certainly going to be buying one of these when I get back home to Lisbon.
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Fujifilm, however, has aimed to create a portable and more affordable all-around solution and in that regard, they have succeeded.
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I'm happy with the build and the handling. I love the all internal focus, the focusing, the zoom rings all top quality, and the switches and the buttons all work as they should.
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I think it's fantastic bar the few tweaks and issues I've had with like low light or the X-T5 keeping up to the writing speed with it, bar all that I think it's worth it. I really do and I really enjoyed my time using it.
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If you are a dedicated wildlife shooter, then you'll probably know that if this is the lens for you and it might be the only option because of that all that length that it gives you.
