The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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. Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 144mm. The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R with a length of 133mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 70-300 F4-5.6 R weighs 580g, which means it is 274g (32%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 which has a weight of 854g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-300mm but while Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R has the fastest aperture of
F4-5.6 , the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6's widest aperture value is
F4.5 - F5.6 .
