A Review of the New Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Lens

Along with the X-H2S, Fujifilm has announced the XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens, which offers a ton of reach for sports, wildlife, and bird photographers. How does it hold up in the real word? This excellent video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you will be able to expect. 

Coming to you from Maarten Heilbron, this great video review takes a look at the new Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR lens. The 150-600mm f/5.6-8 comes with a variety of advanced features, including:

  • 229-914mm equivalent focal length, expandable to up to 1,828mm via teleconverters
  • Four Super ED and three ED elements for reduced chromatic aberrations and increased clarity
  • Rounded nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
  • Image stabilization offerings up to five stops of compensation
  • Linear motor system for fast and quiet focusing suitable for photos and video
  • Reduced focus breathing
  • On-lens controls for major focus settings
  • Weather-sealing for protection against dust and moisture
  • Fluorine coating for front element protection
  • Rotating tripod collar
  • Lens hood with window for easy filter adjustment

Altogether, the XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR looks like a portable and versatile supertelephoto zoom. Check out the video above for Heilbron's full thoughts on the lens. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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