FUJIFILM FUJINON XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens - Brand New review

Looking at what this lens actually offers the Fuji user, at a reasonable cost, it extends the focal length to a very desirable 300mm, whilst maintaining overall quality very well up to 200mm and keeping that crisp central sharpness right up to 300mm.

Excellent sharpness, well maintained throughout range, Low CA, flare, distortion, Highly effective OIS, Weather-resistant, Excellent handling, Beautiful bokeh, Reasonable cost, Focusing to macro distances, Compatibility with 1.4x and 2x converters

Edge sharpness at 300mm falls off, Switches on lens can be accidentally moved

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Review

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR ($799.99) is an appealing lens for X system photographers who've long sought an alternative to the excellent, but expensive, XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. The 70-300mm is lighter too, optically excellent, and works with a teleconverter. It's a better lens than the older XF 55-200mm, and our Editors' Choice.Lightweight and Weather Sealed The XF 70-300mm is priced $100 higher than the XF 55-200mm, a reasonable premium. The 70-300mm is weather sealed, a feature important to outdoor photographers and missing from the 55-200mm, and it's compatible with the XF teleconverters. The only mark against the weather protection is a lack of anti-smudge fluorine—you'll want to use the included lens hood to prevent stray raindrops and fingerprints from hitting the glass. At 5.2 by 3.0 inches (HD), 1.3 pounds, and with a 67mm filter thread, the 70-300mm is a decidedly easier to carry than the XF 100-400mm (8.3 by 3.7 inches, 3.0 pounds, ...

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is the telephoto lens to get for an X system camera. It nets excellent results, is weather sealed, and won't break the bank.

Excellent optics; Focuses quickly; Dust and splash protection; 1:3 macro focus; Teleconverter compatibility

Defocused highlights can show onion ring effect

Field review: Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR

The Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a versatile option for X-mount shooters that offers more reach than the company's 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 offering while being considerably more affordable and hand-holdable than the 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 optic. It offers high resolution imagery across the frame at all focal lengths with minimal chromatic aberrations, but bokeh can suffer from onion ring and cat's eye artifacts. The lens focuses quickly and silently, with minimal focus breathing, which is great for video shooters. It also pairs nicely with the optional 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.

Sports, nature and wildlife shooters. Video shooters will appreciate the minimal breathing, silent autofocus and solid image stabilization.;

Portrait shooters and bokeh aficionados looking for the highest quality out-of-focus regions;

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Introduction; Sample photos; Design and build; Autofocus; Image stabilization; Focus breathing; Chromatic aberrations; Close-up performance; Bokeh; Sharpness; Teleconverter compatibility; Who's it for?;

Introduction; Sample photos; Design and build; Autofocus; Image stabilization; Focus breathing; Chromatic aberrations; Close-up performance; Bokeh; Sharpness; Teleconverter compatibility; Who's it for?;