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Fujifilm XC XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm
With a 76-350mm equivalent range and 3.5-stop optical stabilization in a lightweight 676g body, it reaches distant subjects with reduced shake. Its 13-element all-glass design, including aspherical and ED elements, delivers sharp, contrast-rich images and near-silent autofocus suited for video. This lens is best for macro photographers and budget-conscious Fujifilm users needing a versatile telephoto zoom for close-up detail.
Focal length 50-230mm
Aperture 22
Mount X-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weight 676 g
af type Precision Stepping AF Motor
lens type zoom
66 Overall Score
Price CA$540
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong versatility (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 230 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | X-Mount |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Precision Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm XC XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-230mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | X-Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 676 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | Precision Stepping AF Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm XC XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 50-230mm | 86.9 | 15.7 | 35.8 | 96.7 | 62 | 24.4 | 92.3 | 74 | 90.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
Price
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