Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Announced September 10, 2014
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is a professional-grade telephoto zoom that delivers stellar sharpness and reliable autofocus performance across its entire focal range. While it provides excellent weather-sealed construction and effective image stabilization, the lens is substantial in size and weight, making it one of the pricier options for the X-mount system.
Weighted from 24 reviewer scores
Pros
- Exceptional optical sharpness and image quality throughout the zoom range
- Swift, quiet, and reliable autofocus mechanism
- Robust, weather-resistant build quality
- Highly effective optical image stabilization
- Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
Cons
- Heavy and bulky physical profile
- Autofocus performance can hunt or slow down in low-light conditions
- High price point
- Issues with flare and ghosting in certain lighting
- Limited close-focusing capabilities and magnification
- Launch price $1,599.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 50-140mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 1 m (0.12x)
- Filter thread 72mm
- Autofocus motor Triple Linear Motor
- Weight & size 995g (2 lb 3.1 oz) · 82.9 x 175.9 mm (3.26 x 6.93 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 24 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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In my tests it’s proven to be ideal for close-range sports and a flexible option for portrait work.
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The Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR delivered impressive resolution results in the MTF lab.
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Due to my initial very poor results with the (damaged) first copy of the lens, I did something I rarely do and went out to look at other reviews to make sure that my findings were in line with other reviewers.
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[W]hile it may cost a lot of money, still this is clearly one of the best lenses on the Fuji system. Tons of sharpness, excellent image stabilization, and very useful parameters all combined to make this a professional APS-C lens to compete with its full-frame counterparts.
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Fujifilm's forthcoming range of f/2.8 zoom lenses have been eagerly awaited for some time amongst Fujifilm X-series camera owners, and this first addition to the range does not disappoint.
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The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR is very much a professional work-horse of a telephoto lens, offering stellar image quality, excellent construction and weather-proofing, quick, quiet and reliable auto-focusing, and very effective image stabilisation.
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This is a staple lens that if you have this Fuji system and you are shooting professionally or you want the best quality, you're gonna pick up one of these Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WRs.
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If you want a pro-specced telephoto zoom for a Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless camera this is your one and only choice. The Fujinon equivalent of the professional's 70-200mm f/2.8 it is the workhorse zoom for wedding, portraits, documentary, landscapes and more.
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is a pro-grade telezoom lens for mirrorless cameras with excellent optics and a tough, weather-resistant build.
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The Fujifilm 50-140mm is an excellent lens like most of the other Fujinon lenses.
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Price-wise this lens is targeted at the professional end of the market, although it will also appeal to well-heeled serious enthusiasts and represents a worthwhile long-term investment.
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First off, I have to tell you that the image quality for this zoom lens is stellar, it's sharp. All the way through the focal range, more or less, it's sharp.
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It’s a brilliant optic with a few minor faults, but when taken as a whole it’s one of the very best zoom lenses I’ve ever used.
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Unsurprisingly, with its quality and ultimate performance, this is also the most expensive X-mount lens on the market.
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The Fujinon XF 50-140mm WR OIS is an incredible lens. It’s as sharp as the sharpest primes in the X-system, and it renders gorgeous out of focus areas.
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Anyways, you can tell this lens is really sharp, takes amazing images.
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The Fuji XF 50-140mm OIS WR is the best APS-C telephoto zoom of any brand. It's optically superb, has fantastic image stabilization and is faster and better made than the others.
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I would highly recommend this lens for its superior build quality and stunning optical performance. The only concern about this lens being it’s weight and price tag. But if you can come over them, you can place your bets safely on this heavyweight performer.
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It’s clearly aimed at the pro market, and that’s perfectly fine because it definitely delivers pro quality in every aspect.
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It had been a while since I had used a zoom lens and the XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR surprised me with its great build quality and handling. I cannot emphasize this enough. If a piece of camera gear doesn't feel right in your hand you are not likely to use it very often.
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If you have the money for it, if you're someone that cares about the image quality, if you want the best lens that Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR has to offer, you are constantly in environments that demand the zoom, this lens is for you.
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The image quality that comes out of this lens, it is outstanding; you're not going to get any complaints for the image quality off this lens.
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I think if you're just using it for the occasional use like the odd portrait shoot, maybe the odd landscape photography shoot, that type of thing, I'm sure it'd be absolutely fine.
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So that's it, this 50-140mm is a must-have for those who have Fuji mirrorless cameras.
