Fujifilm XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS IIvsFujifilm XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
50-230mm / F4.5-6.7
75-345mm equiv.
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XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
55-200mm / F3.5-4.8
83-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II suits you better
- Weight205g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-230mm in a single lens
When the XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II | Fujifilm XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 55mm | −5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 230mm | 200mm | +30mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F3.5 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.7 | F4.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 1.1m | 1.1m | — |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.18× | +0.02x |
| Weight | 375g | 580g | −205g |
| Filter size | 58mm | 62mm | −4mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2013 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II relative to XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
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XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
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