Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 R LM OIS WR

The XF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is a super-telephoto lens with a focal length of 500mm (equivalent to 762mm focal length) and an aperture of F5.6. Developed for use on the APS-C sensor with 1.5x crop factor, the lens offers impressive magnification, which can be increased even further with a teleconverter.

Although it is a super telephoto lens, the XF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is exceptionally light and compact, weighing approximately 1,335 grams *1. The advanced image stabilizer allows up to 5.5 EV stops *2 longer exposure times. This allows you to take sharp super-telephoto shots even hand-held.

The XF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR represents the pinnacle of optical performance in the XF lens series. Its outstanding resolving power and compact design set new standards in the super telephoto lens class and make demanding telephoto photography more accessible than ever.

Top optical performance

The Fujinon XF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is the longest fixed focal length in the XF series at 500 mm (equivalent to 762 mm KB).*3

The optical focal length can be further extended with a teleconverter: With the Fujinon XF1.4X TC WR, the lens achieves a focal length of 700 mm (equivalent to 1067 mm KB) and with the Fujinon XF2X TC WR even a focal length of 1000 mm (equivalent to 1524 mm KB).

The optical construction comprises 21 elements in 14 groups, including two Super ED and five ED lenses. The advanced design and intelligent arrangement of the special optical elements minimizes chromatic aberration, which typically occurs with super telephoto lenses, and ensures impressive resolving power. The lens captures a richness of detail far beyond what the naked eye can perceive in the distance.

Compact and lightweight

For its class, the XF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR is exceptionally light, weighing just 1,335 grams. The precise mechanical design ensures a compact construction that allows the user more flexibility and mobility. While conventional super-telephoto lenses often have heavier front lenses, the optimal arrangement of the lenses in the XF500mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR ensures a balanced weight distribution and therefore a comfortable and stable hold.

Splashproof

and dustproof

The lens has a splashproof and dustproof housing with 20 sealing points and can be used in icy temperatures down to -10 °C. The

front lens has a

water and dustproof

coating

. The front lens has a water and dirt-repellent fluorine coating that is easy to clean. This means that the lens works reliably even during prolonged use in harsh weather conditions.

Powerful image stabilizer

The optical image stabilizer allows up to 5.5 EV stops*2 longer exposure times. Improved scanning accuracy and an optimized mechanical design ensure highly precise compensation of unwanted movements. The long super-telephoto focal length also enables sharp hand-held shots.

Advanced autofocus

The internal focusing of the lens enables consistently high imaging performance over the entire focus range. The compact focus group is moved quickly and almost silently by a powerful linear motor. Focusing takes around 0.33 seconds*4. If required, a specific focus setting can be saved and recalled using the focus preset button. When the button is pressed, the lens instantly focuses at the preset distance. This function is particularly useful in situations where a subject needs to be focused on the same spot repeatedly. The focus range selection button *5 can be used to limit the distance range used by the autofocus so that focusing can be performed even faster. This function can be used effectively if only subjects at a distance of five or more meters are being photographed. The focus control button is located on the front of the lens and can be used to call up a predefined AF function.

*1 Weight without lens cap, lens hood and tripod clamp
*2 Measurement according to CIPA standard, pitch/yaw direction
*3 As at: October 14, 2024