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Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS Review

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS

Main Features

  • 50-230mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F6.7 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 375g.
  • Diameter: 69mm
  • Length: 111mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.1m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
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Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS Overview

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Fujifilm X mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is compatible with cameras that have Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 II, Fujifilm X-E4 and Fujifilm X-S10.

Focal Range

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has a focal range of 50-230mm and 4.6X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 75-345mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.1m.

Aperture

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 50mm, and a max aperture of f6.7 and minimum aperture of f22 at 230mm .

Optical Formula

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 aspherical lens
  • 1 ED glass element

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Body Colour

Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is available in Black and Silver color.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
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Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Fujifilm
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50-230mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black, Silver
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.6X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5 - F6.7
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 1 aspherical lens, 1 ED glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.1m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 375g
Diameter 69mm
Length 111mm
Materials Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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