The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 and the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 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 500mm f5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 256mm. The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R with a length of 247mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 105mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 and Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 and the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 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 XF 500mm f5.6 weighs 1335g, which means it is 40g (2%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R which has a weight of 1375g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 and the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R have the same Filter thread size of 95mm .
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has the Fujifilm G 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 Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
500mm and the fastest aperture of
F5.6 .
