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Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR X Mount Review

Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

Main Features

  • 150-600mm Focal Range
  • F5.6-8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization (up to 5.0 stops)
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 1,605g / 3.53 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 99mm x 315mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 2.4m
  • Max Magnification: 0.24x
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Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Overview


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:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeExcellent
SportsExcellent
PortraitPoor
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingPoor
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroFair

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
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
APS-C / DX 1605gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 580gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 1375gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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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APS-C / DX 580gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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.

PROs
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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CONs
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.

Fujifilm X-S20 with Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens Size
Fujifilm X-S20 with the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens
Fujifilm X-T5 with Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens Size
Fujifilm X-T5 with the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens
Fujifilm X-H2 with Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens Size
Fujifilm X-H2 with the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Lens

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.

Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R vs Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens Size Comparison
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:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




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
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
FUJIFILM XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter Lens FUJIFILM XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter 300 - 1200mm F11.2 - 16 Amazon B&H Photo
FUJIFILM XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter Lens FUJIFILM XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter 210 - 840mm F7.84 - 11.2 Amazon B&H Photo

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.
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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.


https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Fujifilm-XF-150-600mm-F5.6-8-R-LM-OIS-WR-mtf-chart-1.jpg
MTF Chart of the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R
https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Fujifilm-XF-150-600mm-F5.6-8-R-LM-OIS-WR-mtf-chart-2.jpg
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:

  • Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR: 0.33x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD: 0.32x - (Compare)

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

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Fujifilm-XF-150-600mm-F5.6-8-R-LM-OIS-WR-optical-structure.jpg
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.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Fujifilm-XF-150-600mm-F5.6-8-R-LM-OIS-WR-hood.jpg
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.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Fujifilm-XF-150-600mm-F5.6-8-R-LM-OIS-WR-withcamera.jpg
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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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S
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35mm FF 2,100 g / 4.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 580 g / 1.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO
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FourThirds 1,850 g / 4.07 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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35mm FF 1,724 g / 3.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Fujifilm
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 150-600mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Matte Silver
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5.6-8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 24
Optical Groups 17
Special Elements 4 Super ED elements, 3 ED elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.4m
Max Magnification 0.24X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter >16ft
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1605g
Diameter 99mm
Length 315mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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