Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is a member of Fujifilm's XF Telephoto Zoom series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
XF Telephoto Zoom Series Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount
Reasons to Buy Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
Optical Image Stabilization (up to 5.0 stops) |
Weather-sealed |
Autofocus |
Aperture Ring |
Mode Switch on Lens |
Focus Range Limiter |
Focus Hold Button |
Compatible with Fujifilm Teleconverters |
Hood supplied |
Tripod Collar |
Focus Distance Limiter |
Internal Focusing |
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
600mm reach great for Wildlife Photography |
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Slow Aperture at Wide end |
Slow Aperture at Tele end |
Variable Aperture |
Heavy |
Pricey |
Lens Mount
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a maximum diameter of 99mm and total length of 315mm. It weighs 1605g / 56.6 oz.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD (Fujifilm X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Size and Weight
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 225-900mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R changes below:
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's stabilization system is effective up to 5.0 stops.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 315mm and a weight of 1605g, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Tripod Collar
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R
MTF Chart of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R
Zoom Method
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.24x and has a minimum focusing distance of 2.4m.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5.6 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 150mm, and a max aperture of f8 and minimum aperture of f22 at 600mm .
Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
150mm
|
F5.6 |
F22 |
600mm
|
F8 |
F22 |
Optical Formula
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's optical formula consists of 24 elements in 17 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 4 Super ED elements
- 3 ED elements
Optical Construction of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R
Lens Hood
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens Hood
Body Colour
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is available in Matte Silver color.
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens
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