Fujifilm XF50-140 mm F2.8 R LM Optical Image Stabiliser, Weather Resistant Lens

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Finally it is worth noting that, despite its age, Fujifilm has put on its list of just 20 XF lenses that can make the most out of the 40.2-megapixel resolution of its new flagship X-H2 and X-T5 cameras. This is a professionally-constructed metal-bodied and metal-mounted lens. This is made really clear from the outside by the provision of a tripod collar - which is used to give balance to the camera using a tripod or monopod, but because it rotates also allow you to smoothly switch from landscape to portrait formats.

What little distortion there is can be corrected for more critical use by plugging these figures into Photoshop's The 50-140mm range is super flexible, and the fact that you can extend it with a teleconverter just adds to that. The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR exhibits virtually no barrell or pincushion distortion, as you can see in the photos below. It's a solid bar of precision that feels great to use. Zoom and focus are internal, so nothing moves externally.Honestly, I relied on the teleconverter a lot because I was shooting photos of animals and it’s often not possible to “zoom with your feet” in those kinds of situations (not just because you’re in a car, but because it’s not safe). You'll be able to avoid camera shake and shot handheld with the impressive image stabilisation that this lenses possesses. A high quality gyro sensor and unique algorithm will deliver some of the best image stabilisation on the market. This is all the more impressive in that you can happily shoot handheld at f2.8 aperture - Perfect for low light conditions. What's in the box? The Fujifilm 50-140mm f2.8 lens is an incredibly versatile, weather-resistant telephoto zoom designed for use with Fujifilm's X series of compact system cameras. Its focal length and constant f2.8 aperture across the board makes it perfect for sport, travel, wildlife and night time photography. This lens also comes equipped with the world's first Triple Linear Motor! This motor uses an inner focusing system that maximises portability and ensures a fast, smooth and quiet autofocus. This is a beautiful lens to use and you will not be disappointed. Crop from above image at 100%. If this is about 6" (15cm) on your screen, printing the complete image at this same high magnification would result in a 50 x 30" (125 x 85 cm) print! Portraits– While no, it’s not an f1.4 or an f2 lens, the focal lengths on this lens still give you that versatility of a portrait lens and the f2.8 is sufficient for subject isolation.

I may be missing something important in the processing workflow here, so please set me straight if my assumptions are off here. OIS is the image stabilizer. Leave it on as shown here, except if you're on a tripod for long exposures. I do not recommend using third-party battery grips as they often leave scratches on your camera body. This is a super common complaint in Fujifilm facebook groups.) Verdict: When is the Fujifilm 50-140mm a good fit for you?

The couple of times I noticed that the rendering was unpleasant were around city scenes, and only sometimes. Wires, sharp edges, and other man-made features tended to have a very defined nature to the blur. This I found unpleasant, but with a small change in focal length, I was able to alter the feeling of the bokeh. In terms of accessories, the lens ships with a large plastic petal-shaped hood and the usual cloth bag - we'd have liked a proper padded case for such a premium lens. Usefully the lens hood has a small removeable square on the bottom which makes it easier to use a circular polariser. Focal Range This, of course, is what is on everyone's mind with a lens like this; How is the bokeh? While it's not out of this world, it's not distracting either. It is what it is. I have included a few different shots for you to judge how you feel about it for yourself. But, here are my thoughts. Football on Roof, 15 January 2015. Fuji X-E2, Fuji 50-140mm at 140mm, wide-open at f/2.8 at 1/3,000 at Auto ISO 200. Camera-original file. The overall build quality is excellent, in keeping with an X-series body like the X-T1, although we were a little disappointed to see that the lens barrel is mainly made of high-grade plastics, rather than being metal - still, it does at least help to keep the weight down. The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR lens does boast a brass mount, focus/zoom rings and lens exterior, and a non-rotating 72mm filter thread.

At the 50mm end of the zoom range, the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR lens has a wide angle of view of 31.7 degrees. But let’s compare it side-by-side with its closest competitor, the 55-200mm. Lions in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Fuji mentions only a 10 foot (3 meter) close focus distance if you're not in the Macro mode, but I've never seen this.The Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR lens attached to the Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite Silver camera There are lots of letters after the full name of this lens - but one of the most important for most users will be OIS. This lens boasts a five-stop in-built optical image stabilizer - allowing you to use significantly lower shutter speeds than the old lore tells you to use, with whatever Fujifilm body you use. Equally important to others are the letters WR - the weather sealing that ensures you don't have to panic when it starts to rain.

In this review of the Fuji 50-140mm XF f2.8 R WR LM OIS (what a mouthful!) I’m going to cover all the practical aspects of using this lens: the pros and cons, image quality, how far you can push this lens, and how it holds up to Fuji’s other zoom lenses for the size and price.Tamron – Need lightweight, compact mirrorless lenses? Tamron has you covered, with superior optics perfect for any situation. With weather sealing and advanced image stabilization, you’ll open up your creative possibilities. This lens has really excellent autofocus. It’s fast, silent, and accurate. I used this lens in combination with the Fujifilm X-T2, usually in boost mode, though I’m sure the performance would be even better on more modern X series cameras like the X-T3 or the X-T4 (released just this year). Constant f2.8 aperture and OIS It's particularly nice to have a virtual equal in that regard to my lamented 85/1.4 AI-s which went with the rest of my Nikon gear to finance my switch to Fuji. In IQ the 90/2 kills the 85/1.4 AI-s Nikkor stone dead. There is no comparison to be made in that.