The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is the longer of the two lenses at 315mm. The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R with a length of 247mm, is 68mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's 99mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R weighs 1375g, which means it is 230g (14%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R which has a weight of 1605g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 500mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 225-900mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
