The XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR is a Fuji X-mount lens for APS-C X-mount cameras (providing the equivalent of a 762mm lens) and is Fuji’s longest prime to date. Key features include:
- 40MP resolving power
- 5.5 stops of optical image stabilization
- Weighs under 3 pounds
- Linear AF motor
Superlight Supertele. Fuji set out to make their longest prime yet while also making it as small and thin as possible – all while maintaining high image quality. They did just that with the XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR lens, which weighs in at under 3 pounds and is under a foot at its longest extension! It features extensive weather sealing and is compatible with optional 1.4x and 2x teleconverters to boost your reach to 700mm and 1000mm.
High-Performance Features. It’s not enough to be able to reach wildlife and action subjects but you must also be quick about it. This lens offers a very quiet linear motor that can achieve focus in as little as 0.33 seconds (when using Phase Detection AF and High Performance Mode on your Fuji camera). You’re further assisted by the advanced image stabilization system, which provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction. Vertical stabilization in particular has gotten a big upgrade in this lens.
Recommended Cameras. The XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR will pair with any X-mount, APS-C camera – even very high megapixel models. It is particularly well-suited for really fast cameras, like the Fuji X-H2S, which can do up to 40 fps. However, many Fuji bodies today can shoot north of 10 fps, which is enough for practiced photographers to capture most subjects. You may also want to take advantage of something with built-in image stabilization and weather sealing to match this lens. Examples include the sleek Fuji X-S20 and the 40MP, 6.2K Fuji X-T5.
