Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens
The silver Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS Lens is an expansive telephoto zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 76-350mm, covering portrait-length to telephoto perspectives. This broad range of coverage is well-suited to working with distant subjects and the integration of optical image stabilization to help minimize the appearance of camera shake works to produce sharper imagery when working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. Benefitting working with moving subjects and for video applications, a precision stepping AF motor is incorporated into the lens to provide high-speed, accurate focusing capabilities. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element are integrated into the optical design of the lens to help minimize chromatic aberrations while also contributing to high overall image sharpness and clarity. A Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) has also been applied to the glass elements to further minimize flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color neutrality. Telephoto zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent field of view of 76-350mm, making it suitable for portrait applications and distant subjects. Optical image stabilization works to reduce the appearance of camera shake to suit working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. High-speed precision stepping autofocus motor is ideal for quickly and accurately acquiring focus and ideal for moving subjects and video applications. Close-up focus control enables a macro mode focusing range of 3.6-9.8' with a maximum magnification of 0.2x at the telephoto end of the zoom range. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and contribute to high overall image sharpness. A Super Electron Beam Coating reduces lens flare and ghosting to enhance image contrast and clarity.
The silver Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS Lens is an expansive telephoto zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 76-350mm, covering portrait-length to telephoto perspectives. This broad range of coverage is well-suited to working with distant subjects and the integration of optical image stabilization to help minimize the appearance of camera shake works to produce sharper imagery when working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. Benefitting working with moving subjects and for video applications, a precision stepping AF motor is incorporated into the lens to provide high-speed, accurate focusing capabilities. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element are integrated into the optical design of the lens to help minimize chromatic aberrations while also contributing to high overall image sharpness and clarity. A Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) has also been applied to the glass elements to further minimize flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color neutrality. Telephoto zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent field of view of 76-350mm, making it suitable for portrait applications and distant subjects. Optical image stabilization works to reduce the appearance of camera shake to suit working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. High-speed precision stepping autofocus motor is ideal for quickly and accurately acquiring focus and ideal for moving subjects and video applications. Close-up focus control enables a macro mode focusing range of 3.6-9.8' with a maximum magnification of 0.2x at the telephoto end of the zoom range. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and contribute to high overall image sharpness. A Super Electron Beam Coating reduces lens flare and ghosting to enhance image contrast and clarity.
The silver Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS Lens is an expansive telephoto zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 76-350mm, covering portrait-length to telephoto perspectives. This broad range of coverage is well-suited to working with distant subjects and the integration of optical image stabilization to help minimize the appearance of camera shake works to produce sharper imagery when working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. Benefitting working with moving subjects and for video applications, a precision stepping AF motor is incorporated into the lens to provide high-speed, accurate focusing capabilities. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element are integrated into the optical design of the lens to help minimize chromatic aberrations while also contributing to high overall image sharpness and clarity. A Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) has also been applied to the glass elements to further minimize flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color neutrality. Telephoto zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent field of view of 76-350mm, making it suitable for portrait applications and distant subjects. Optical image stabilization works to reduce the appearance of camera shake to suit working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. High-speed precision stepping autofocus motor is ideal for quickly and accurately acquiring focus and ideal for moving subjects and video applications. Close-up focus control enables a macro mode focusing range of 3.6-9.8' with a maximum magnification of 0.2x at the telephoto end of the zoom range. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and contribute to high overall image sharpness. A Super Electron Beam Coating reduces lens flare and ghosting to enhance image contrast and clarity.
The silver Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS Lens is an expansive telephoto zoom lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 76-350mm, covering portrait-length to telephoto perspectives. This broad range of coverage is well-suited to working with distant subjects and the integration of optical image stabilization to help minimize the appearance of camera shake works to produce sharper imagery when working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. Benefitting working with moving subjects and for video applications, a precision stepping AF motor is incorporated into the lens to provide high-speed, accurate focusing capabilities. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element are integrated into the optical design of the lens to help minimize chromatic aberrations while also contributing to high overall image sharpness and clarity. A Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) has also been applied to the glass elements to further minimize flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color neutrality. Telephoto zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent field of view of 76-350mm, making it suitable for portrait applications and distant subjects. Optical image stabilization works to reduce the appearance of camera shake to suit working in low-light conditions throughout the zoom range. High-speed precision stepping autofocus motor is ideal for quickly and accurately acquiring focus and ideal for moving subjects and video applications. Close-up focus control enables a macro mode focusing range of 3.6-9.8' with a maximum magnification of 0.2x at the telephoto end of the zoom range. One aspherical element and one extra-low dispersion element minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and contribute to high overall image sharpness. A Super Electron Beam Coating reduces lens flare and ghosting to enhance image contrast and clarity.
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When I saw the low price on this lens, I figured that it was another piece of rubbish like the Rokinon 300mm. However, someone gave it a decent rating and I took a chance. Now, each time I use the lens, I can't believe how good it is! I'm using the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm lens at a daytime shutter speed set at 1/500th sec and letting the ISO automatically wander up to ISO 1600, but most shots were under ISO 800 even on an overcast day. All shots were hand-held. Image Quality - Overall, Image Quality is there! Building and sign edges are generally sharp right out of the camera. The eyes of birds and squirrels are sharp. Detail is evident in the feathers of birds. Exposure - under overcast skies, photos tend to be a bit dark, but improve with the EV adjustment. ... MoreWhen I saw the low price on this lens, I figured that it was another piece of rubbish like the Rokinon 300mm. However, someone gave it a decent rating and I took a chance. Now, each time I use the lens, I can't believe how good it is! I'm using the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm lens at a daytime shutter speed set at 1/500th sec and letting the ISO automatically wander up to ISO 1600, but most shots were under ISO 800 even on an overcast day. All shots were hand-held. Image Quality - Overall, Image Quality is there! Building and sign edges are generally sharp right out of the camera. The eyes of birds and squirrels are sharp. Detail is evident in the feathers of birds. Exposure - under overcast skies, photos tend to be a bit dark, but improve with the EV adjustment. Saturation - excellent, as can be expected with a Fuji equipment! Handling - quite good, the lens is much lighter than I thought it would be. It balances well with even a small Fuji camera. The zoom ring and the manual focus ring are smooth, up to Fuji standards and easy to use. Oddly, there is NO aperture ring. Focusing - quick, I didn't experience any delays. Low burst mode shots stayed crisp and on focus. Night Shots - I shot outdoor Christmas decorations (hand-held) as long as 1/5 sec at ISO 800-1600. I was blown away! Night photos have good sharpness and detail. Setting ISO to a maximum of ISO1600 gave great results; if you don't set an upper limit and use auto ISO, the camera will shoot as high as ISO 3200 which still produced good results, but I preferred ISO 1600. Comparison #1- Rokinon (Samyang) Reflex 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS Lens - the Rokinon lens is utter GARBAGE. All photos, even in sunlight, are disappointingly soft. Comparison #2 - Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Lens (on a micro 4/3 system) - a much more expensive lens - it's better than the Rokinon lens but still images were soft and disappointing, and nowhere as sharp as the Fuji lens (even factoring in the bigger sensor on the Fuji). Recommendation - Buy it! I kept mine. This lens produces good photos at a long focal length at a ridiculously low price. Someone said that the lens is good for the price. I say, the lens is good - period! I wish that B&H allowed us to upload more than 2 photos - I would like to say in photos what I was trying to say in words. Both attached photos were cropped but NOT further edited - Canada Goose 1/500 sec, f/6.7, ISO 800, EV +0.67 @ a distance of 65 feet, overcast sky - Frosty 1/8 sec, f/5.8, ISO 1600, EV 0 (handheld!) @ a distance of 50 feet, nighttime
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Yes, I would have loved to feel I could afford the XF faster and more sturdily built equivalent of this lens, but I couldn't, so I decided to take a chance. Haven't regretted it for a second. I don't bang my lenses around or manhandle them when mounting them on the camera, so I haven't found the plastic housing and mount to be a problem at all. Would I prefer the faster XF? Yes--but f/4.5-6.7 still gives me decent performance for most of the conditions I encounter. I do wish it had an aperture ring rather than requiring me to adjust aperture through one of the camera dials, but that's a minor quibble. The bottom line is that it's affordable and has excellent image quality. As another reviewer said, it's not just a good lens for the price; it's a good lens--period.
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Pros: I have several Fuji lenses, but did not buy this one as it had a poor review. That was only one, so after two years I risked it, though I was worried - was I wasting my money? The lens is fantastic. It IS sharp, a great carry-around, and I just wish this had been my first lens! My favourite of all is the 50-140, but it is not possible to tell which of those lenses took a particular photo. It may not be as sharp in the corners wide open to a pixel-peeper with a loupe as the 50-140, but I'm not bothered. It takes sharp, contrasty photos.Cons: The ONLY thing I don't like is that at the long end it extends too much. That's the design, though, and I will happily live with it.
| Camera Mount | Fujifilm X Mount |
| Lens Format | APS-C |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes |
| Angle Of View | 31.7 - 7.1 |
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When I saw the low price on this lens, I figured that it was another piece of rubbish like the Rokinon 300mm. However, someone gave it a decent rating and I took a chance. Now, each time I use the lens, I can't believe how good it is! I'm using the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm lens at a daytime shutter speed set at 1/500th sec and letting the ISO automatically wander up to ISO 1600, but most shots were under ISO 800 even on an overcast day. All shots were hand-held. Image Quality - Overall, Image Quality is there! Building and sign edges are generally sharp right out of the camera. The eyes of birds and squirrels are sharp. Detail is evident in the feathers of birds. Exposure - under overcast skies, photos tend to be a bit dark, but improve with the EV adjustment. ... MoreWhen I saw the low price on this lens, I figured that it was another piece of rubbish like the Rokinon 300mm. However, someone gave it a decent rating and I took a chance. Now, each time I use the lens, I can't believe how good it is! I'm using the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm lens at a daytime shutter speed set at 1/500th sec and letting the ISO automatically wander up to ISO 1600, but most shots were under ISO 800 even on an overcast day. All shots were hand-held. Image Quality - Overall, Image Quality is there! Building and sign edges are generally sharp right out of the camera. The eyes of birds and squirrels are sharp. Detail is evident in the feathers of birds. Exposure - under overcast skies, photos tend to be a bit dark, but improve with the EV adjustment. Saturation - excellent, as can be expected with a Fuji equipment! Handling - quite good, the lens is much lighter than I thought it would be. It balances well with even a small Fuji camera. The zoom ring and the manual focus ring are smooth, up to Fuji standards and easy to use. Oddly, there is NO aperture ring. Focusing - quick, I didn't experience any delays. Low burst mode shots stayed crisp and on focus. Night Shots - I shot outdoor Christmas decorations (hand-held) as long as 1/5 sec at ISO 800-1600. I was blown away! Night photos have good sharpness and detail. Setting ISO to a maximum of ISO1600 gave great results; if you don't set an upper limit and use auto ISO, the camera will shoot as high as ISO 3200 which still produced good results, but I preferred ISO 1600. Comparison #1- Rokinon (Samyang) Reflex 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS Lens - the Rokinon lens is utter GARBAGE. All photos, even in sunlight, are disappointingly soft. Comparison #2 - Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Lens (on a micro 4/3 system) - a much more expensive lens - it's better than the Rokinon lens but still images were soft and disappointing, and nowhere as sharp as the Fuji lens (even factoring in the bigger sensor on the Fuji). Recommendation - Buy it! I kept mine. This lens produces good photos at a long focal length at a ridiculously low price. Someone said that the lens is good for the price. I say, the lens is good - period! I wish that B&H allowed us to upload more than 2 photos - I would like to say in photos what I was trying to say in words. Both attached photos were cropped but NOT further edited - Canada Goose 1/500 sec, f/6.7, ISO 800, EV +0.67 @ a distance of 65 feet, overcast sky - Frosty 1/8 sec, f/5.8, ISO 1600, EV 0 (handheld!) @ a distance of 50 feet, nighttime
Yes, I would have loved to feel I could afford the XF faster and more sturdily built equivalent of this lens, but I couldn't, so I decided to take a chance. Haven't regretted it for a second. I don't bang my lenses around or manhandle them when mounting them on the camera, so I haven't found the plastic housing and mount to be a problem at all. Would I prefer the faster XF? Yes--but f/4.5-6.7 still gives me decent performance for most of the conditions I encounter. I do wish it had an aperture ring rather than requiring me to adjust aperture through one of the camera dials, but that's a minor quibble. The bottom line is that it's affordable and has excellent image quality. As another reviewer said, it's not just a good lens for the price; it's a good lens--period.
Pros: I have several Fuji lenses, but did not buy this one as it had a poor review. That was only one, so after two years I risked it, though I was worried - was I wasting my money? The lens is fantastic. It IS sharp, a great carry-around, and I just wish this had been my first lens! My favourite of all is the 50-140, but it is not possible to tell which of those lenses took a particular photo. It may not be as sharp in the corners wide open to a pixel-peeper with a loupe as the 50-140, but I'm not bothered. It takes sharp, contrasty photos.Cons: The ONLY thing I don't like is that at the long end it extends too much. That's the design, though, and I will happily live with it.
Fuji's entry-level zoom, being considerably cheaper than the 55-200 (and let's not even get into the 50-140), while covering the largest focal range. To do this, they had to make several concessions: - It's a very slow lens, going from f/4.5 to f/6.7. - Plastic finish, from barrel to bayonet. The plastic looks to be high quality, and I've used and abused plastic-mount lenses for years without them ever breaking, so it shouldn't be a problem. It just doesn't feel on the level of the rest of Fuji's lineup. - You only get a zoom and a focus ring. Aperture and OIS must be controlled in-camera. - It doesn't come with an real Fuji rear lens cap, just a semi-transparent cover that stays on via friction. This doesn't mean it's a bad lens. Quite the contrary! - The most ... MoreFuji's entry-level zoom, being considerably cheaper than the 55-200 (and let's not even get into the 50-140), while covering the largest focal range. To do this, they had to make several concessions: - It's a very slow lens, going from f/4.5 to f/6.7. - Plastic finish, from barrel to bayonet. The plastic looks to be high quality, and I've used and abused plastic-mount lenses for years without them ever breaking, so it shouldn't be a problem. It just doesn't feel on the level of the rest of Fuji's lineup. - You only get a zoom and a focus ring. Aperture and OIS must be controlled in-camera. - It doesn't come with an real Fuji rear lens cap, just a semi-transparent cover that stays on via friction. This doesn't mean it's a bad lens. Quite the contrary! - The most important thing, optical quality is very good for the price, with sharp results and relatively well-controlled aberrations. - Both rings feel just right. Tight enough to feel decisive, but easy enough to turn. - Internal focusing and a non-rotating front element, which makes it perfect to use with filters. It also has a 58mm filter size, which makes interchanging filters and caps with both the XC16-50 and the XF18-55. - Includes a lens hood. It's reversible for easier storage, but sadly the interior is just matte plastic. Works well enough. If you're not going to shoot portraits, sports, or low-light work, or want a just-in-case telephoto, this is a good option. I'd recommend two things: Wait for one of fuji's common temporary price drops (it can go down to $200), and go for the black one. The silver color doesn't match very well the Titanium of the X-T1, or the silver of the X-T10/X-E2. Although both are silver, the painted plastic takes a different appeareance from the magnesium of the bodies. It's also not that resistent, I scratched the finish a bit on its first outing.
Usually shoot primes but I had to pick this up for a specific job and had some fun with it. Images aren't great to be honest, but they're passable. Contrast isn't very good and it's not as sharp as others. Sealing is terrible. Mine has dirt in it already. But hey, it's $400 and the range is crazy good. Image stabilization is great. It's the best zoom lens you can get without spending a grand. If you're using it purely for utility, it's great.
I went on a photo tour to shoot Milky Way and Start Trail. The recommended wide angle lens is 10mm to 16mm full frame, and with aperture at F2.8 or lower. I don't own a winde angle lens and was not sure I want to invest thousands of dollars in it. I decided to rent one. It arrived on time with great packages and return slip. Everythingwas easy and convinient. I will consider to rent again if needed.
Expensive and heavy. Would probably have gone for the more practical and more affordable 10-24 f4 without the $500 discount. But if those are not your concerns, this is a freakin' awesome wide angle zoom. Would have killed for this when I was a working professional photog. Oh, well. My favorite wide was my Nikon 24mm f2. This is even better. Yeah. And much bigger. You get what you're willing to carry. Face it. The 10-24 doesn't fit in your shirt pocket anyway. Fuji has some lovely wide and fast primes. Ooh! that 16mm f1.4? Just depends what you want. But 8mm wide (well, 12mm full frame)? This is amazing.
I rented this lens very last-minute. Got hired for a gig last-minute…and then sunk some of the money in a lens rental.Customer service was exemplary. I called on a Thursday morning to confirm they could get it to me by Friday, and they were confident they could. And they did.Image quality? Great. Not a complaint there. I just ended up using it a bit less than I'd hoped. Partly because the subject matter ended up not needing that much, and partly because this thing is huge. This thing is massive. This lens puts the lie to the marketing promise of mirrorless cameras (and crop sensor cameras) being smaller and lighter. This thing on my Fuji X-H1 was very cumbersome, and I cannot image how poorly it would balance on a smaller camera. This is one of those lenses that ... MoreI rented this lens very last-minute. Got hired for a gig last-minute…and then sunk some of the money in a lens rental.Customer service was exemplary. I called on a Thursday morning to confirm they could get it to me by Friday, and they were confident they could. And they did.Image quality? Great. Not a complaint there. I just ended up using it a bit less than I'd hoped. Partly because the subject matter ended up not needing that much, and partly because this thing is huge. This thing is massive. This lens puts the lie to the marketing promise of mirrorless cameras (and crop sensor cameras) being smaller and lighter. This thing on my Fuji X-H1 was very cumbersome, and I cannot image how poorly it would balance on a smaller camera. This is one of those lenses that calls for a battery grip on the camera to help give you extra handles.And to go along with the heft: surprisingly fiddly lens cap. Only goes on in a certain way. Not easy to pop on and off in the field.
This lens is often unfairly underrated among the Fuji lineup, yet it's a very useful tool for anyone who is interested in reducing weight of their photo bag. It reminds me of the old Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR DX AF-S ED: lightweight, sharp and definitely not overpriced. The lens balances well on the X-T20. The center of the picture is pretty sharp even an the widest aperture, and at f/8 it's sharp all over to corners. The lens nicely renders colors. One strange effect of this lens though - the photos come out somewhat darker than when using XF 18-55. Knowing that I usually ramp a bit up exposure compensation. Works like a charm. Focusing speed is not the best in the world (especially when it gets darker) if you're trying to focus on the subject lacking contrast ... MoreThis lens is often unfairly underrated among the Fuji lineup, yet it's a very useful tool for anyone who is interested in reducing weight of their photo bag. It reminds me of the old Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR DX AF-S ED: lightweight, sharp and definitely not overpriced. The lens balances well on the X-T20. The center of the picture is pretty sharp even an the widest aperture, and at f/8 it's sharp all over to corners. The lens nicely renders colors. One strange effect of this lens though - the photos come out somewhat darker than when using XF 18-55. Knowing that I usually ramp a bit up exposure compensation. Works like a charm. Focusing speed is not the best in the world (especially when it gets darker) if you're trying to focus on the subject lacking contrast boundaries. I would not use this lens to capture birds in flight or the dogs running around. But for landscapes it's just terrific. And at daylight this lens produces nice portraits. Of course one's got to be careful handling the lens because of its plastic mounting plate. But I am habitually pretty careful with all my lenses, and so far they serve me well. I would absolutely recommend this lens to my friends.
I have two Fuji cameras and several fast primes. I had used Fuji lenses for a long time on large format and 35mm film prior to buying into the X camera family, so I expected their XF lenses to be very good and was not disappointed. For reference, I am a long-time Nikon shooter and have experience with Minolta and Olympus as well. Fuji's professional lenses are at least as good as any of them. That said, I had misgivings about the XC lenses and had avoided buying an inexpensive zoom. The XF zooms are reported to be very good, but money is an object these days, so I held off. I recently came by an XC 15-45 "kit" lens at a price I couldn't resist and was blown away by the performance. In that cheap little plastic package are some of the best optics I've ever used, ... MoreI have two Fuji cameras and several fast primes. I had used Fuji lenses for a long time on large format and 35mm film prior to buying into the X camera family, so I expected their XF lenses to be very good and was not disappointed. For reference, I am a long-time Nikon shooter and have experience with Minolta and Olympus as well. Fuji's professional lenses are at least as good as any of them. That said, I had misgivings about the XC lenses and had avoided buying an inexpensive zoom. The XF zooms are reported to be very good, but money is an object these days, so I held off. I recently came by an XC 15-45 "kit" lens at a price I couldn't resist and was blown away by the performance. In that cheap little plastic package are some of the best optics I've ever used, easily the equal of the Fuji XF primes. Of course, they are much slower. No f/1.4 or f/2 maximum aperture here, not even f/2.8. But a case could be made that with new sensors delivering good image quality at high ISO, it's rare that an f/2 lens, let alone an f/1.4, is even necessary. So all of that is true for this lens, too. Cheap, plastic build, slow as molasses f/4.5 at the short end and f/6.7 (not even 6.3???) at the long end. But the price is right, and unless I drop it, do I care that it is made out of plastic? The real question is: is it sharp? Well, the lens elements are glass, and very good glass at that. Fuji knew where to cut corners (plastic and slow aperture) and where not to (optical quality). Combine that with the excellent stabilization, and you have a lightweight lens that balances nicely with and X-T or X-Pro, providing a package you can hand hold and get sharp pictures at absurdly slow shutter speeds. If you need or want a tele zoom that you can actually carry around with you all day and that delivers sharp pictures, look no further. I ding it a star for the plastic mount, but nothing more.
| Camera Mount | Fujifilm X Mount |
| Lens Format | APS-C |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes |
| Angle Of View | 31.7 - 7.1 |
