Fujifilm XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Super Telephoto Lens

• Fujifilm’s longest prime lens for bird photography, wildlife, and sports photographers who want a highly portable and lightweight lens
• Includes 5 ED and 2 Super-ED elements, which reduce chromatic aberrations while rendering high contrast and sharpness
• Optical image stabilisation provides up to 5.5-stops advantage, and the lens is rear-weighted for excellent balance and manoeuvrability
• Optimised for super telephoto subjects with a silent linear motor, a focus limiter, and focus memory for faster acquisition
• Packed with useful features such teleconverter compatibility, an Arca-type tripod foot and 95mm filter thread

Key Features

• Full-frame equivalent of 762mm
• Compact and lightweight at 1,335g
• 5.5-stops optical image stabilisation (OIS)
• 21 Elements in 14 groups (including 5 ED, and 2 Super-ED)
• Compatible with and for 1067mm and 1524mm respectively
• Linear motor for silent operation
• Arca Swiss compatible lens feet
• Focus limiter and focus memory functions
• 2.75m Minimum focus distance with 0.2 max. magnification
• Weather resistant (20 Points) and operating temperature to -10°C
• Fluorine coated front lens element
• Rear-weighted for better manoeuvrability when panning
• Optional PRF-95 Protective Filter (95mm thread)

Fujifilm XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens Summary

The Fujifilm XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Super Telephoto Lens marks the arrival of the longest prime lens currently available for . This highly desirable lens offers a full-frame equivalent reach of 762mm in an impressively lightweight design of just 1,335g, while delivering excellent optical quality and built-in optical image stabilisation.

These features enable you to capture of pin-sharp images of distant subjects such as birds, wildlife, sports, and aircraft, even in low-light conditions, thanks to the comparatively bright f/5.6 aperture. The super-telephoto lens pairs seamlessly with deep-learning subject detection found in the latest Fuji cameras, with fast and silent autofocus is supported by the linear AF motor. Specialised telephoto features like a focus limiter and focus memory function further enhance your workflow efficiency, and Fujifilm has considered the lens’ usability with a rear-weighted design that improves manoeuvrability when panning.

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As with comparable  the XF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR can be paired with 1.4x/2.0x teleconverter for even greater reach, and the 500mm prime is comprehensively weather sealed in 20 places to repel dust and moisture. Additional benefits include an Arca-Swiss compatible tripod foot mount and the ability to add 95mm lens filters to further enhance image quality or protect the lens.