Fujifilm XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WRvsFujifilm XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR
50-140mm / F2.8
75-210mm equiv.
—
XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
50-230mm / F4.5-6.7
75-345mm equiv.
—
Which to choose
When the XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II suits you better
- Weight620g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-230mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR175.9mm long × 82.9mm diameter
XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR | Fujifilm XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 140mm | 230mm | −90mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4.5 | 1.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.7 | 2.5 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1m | 1.1m | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.20× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 995g | 375g | +620g |
| Length | 175.9mm | — | No data |
| Diameter | 82.9mm | — | No data |
| Filter size | 72mm | 58mm | +14mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2015 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR relative to XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR
ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR in detailXC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II in detailAll X Mount lenses