Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

Fujifilm
57 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Fujifilm
54
Canon
91
Landscape
Fujifilm
61
Canon
83
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
72
Canon
83
Professional
Fujifilm
70
Canon
82
Travel
Fujifilm
46
Canon
82
Budget
Fujifilm
53
Canon
80
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
74
Canon
79
Street
Fujifilm
55
Canon
68
Portrait
Fujifilm
48
Canon
53

Specifications

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mmCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Typesuper-telephotozoom
Focal Length Min500 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max500 mm70 mm
Elements2115
Groups1412
Aspherical Elements02★
ED Elements7★2
Coating—Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/22
Min Aperturef/5.6f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountFujifilm XCanon RF
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.38 kg0.49 kg★
Filter Thread95 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motor★STM
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5.5 stops5.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance2.75 m239 mm★
Max Magnification0.2x1:4.2★

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average build (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average macro (27th percentile)

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM is CA$2,650 cheaper (2.9x less).

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm0.014score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 4.5x better value for money

Fujifilm XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

Amazon.ca
CA$4,049
B&H Photo
CA$4,963

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Amazon.ca
CA$1,399
Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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