The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR 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 Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR with a length of 304mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR has a larger diameter of 128mm 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 XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR 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 XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R weighs 1605g, which means it is 1645g (50%) lighter than the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR which has a weight of 3250g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR has a 112mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
And these are the 112mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR has a focal range of 120-300mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 180 - 450mm .
