Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is a pro-grade telezoom lens for mirrorless cameras with excellent optics and a tough, weather-resistant build.

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  Sharp optics. Constant f/2.8 aperture. Image stabilization system. Rugged design. Teleconverter compatibility. Includes removable tripod foot and hood. Relatively compact.

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  Pricey. Edge quality suffers when zoomed.

This 2.8x telephoto zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series interchangeable lens cameras provides a field of view equivalent to a 75-210mm lens on a 35mm camera, and sports a fast constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, optical stabilisation and costs around £1200.

I bet that three years ago, when the X-Pro1 was first announced, the possibility of a telephoto lens such as the 50-140mm wouldn’t have even crossed our minds. At the time the budding system looked like an affordable rangefinder option with modern technology and a nice set of prime lenses.

The Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is a great addition to Fujifilm's lens lineup. It is ultra-sharp in the image center. The borders are outstanding at 50mm and still more than just decent at longer focal lengths.

Fujifilm's forthcoming range of f/2.8 zoom lenses have been eagerly awaited for some time amongst Fujifilm X-series camera owners, and this first addition to the range does not disappoint.

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  Superb sharpness throughout the zoom range, Robust build, Lightweight, Retro design with manual aperture ring, Extremely low CA, Low distortion, Weather resistant construction, Fast focusing, Effective stabiliser

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  Attaching / removing tripod mount a little fiddly

If the price of the Fujinon 50–140 mm was lower the summary of its test would consist of superlatives only – after all it is really a superb, practically flawless lens. I am sure anybody who buys it will be delighted with the quality of images it provides and its overall performance.

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  solid and sealed casing made of metal,, excellent image quality in the frame centre,, good image on the edge of the frame,, proper correction of the longitudinal chromatic aberration,, negligible lateral chromatic aberration,, no serious problems concerning spherical aberration,, acceptable...

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  a bit too high astigmatism at 90 mm focal length,, vignetting could have been a tad lower.

Great for indoor and outdoor activities and portraits. Superb on near wildlife shots (wish Fuji would offer a 400mm with these capabilities someday).

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  Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Image is better than my Nikon 70-200mm, Nice Bokeh, OIS makes it the best lens for low light, Rugged, Smaller than a 70-200 f2.8... Great travel lens, Strong Construction

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  Bokeh is more "buttery" on a FX 70-200 f2.8, Heavy

This sense is super sharp and the OIS works well.

This would be a 5 star review but I feel the need to point out a real annoying design flaw. The tripod collar is what I'm talking about. I'm used the collar mounts that are all one piece and detach from the lens only when it's not attached to the camera. Example the canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS.

I m a Fuji user moved from Nikon FF system cameras. I know there are lots of peoples are saying it is as good as Nikon 70-200 2.8. However, I would say it is only 80% good as Nikon 70-200 2.8 (1st and 2nd Gen).

Great for Portraits

Fast, excellent focus that is as good as my previous Nikon 74-200