Fujifilm · Fujifilm X mount · Updated 31 Aug 2026
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Compact, fast, and officially qualified; independent testing finds the 300mm edges less convincing on the densest sensor.
55% diffraction-adjusted maker MTF · 45% compatible lab/technical prior.
01 / EDITORIAL TAKE
What the evidence supports
Compact, fast, and officially qualified; independent testing finds the 300mm edges less convincing on the densest sensor.
- Best for
- Wildlife, Travel.
- Main tradeoff
- Its 580g weight, F4–5.6 maximum aperture, and mtf index + lab evidence profile should be considered against the alternatives below.
02 / VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
The decision-grade facts
- 35mm equivalent
- 107–457mm
- Maximum aperture
- F4–5.6
- Focus
- AF
- Weight
- 580g
- Dimensions
- Ø75 × 132.5–205.5mm
- Weather resistance
- Yes
- Optical stabilization
- Yes
- US list price
- $949
MSRP is a static US list-price reference, not a live offer. Verified 2026-08-30. Price source ↗
03 / EVIDENCE
What the rank rests on
Curve index is checked against 1 controlled lab source.
- Maker MTF Index
- 68.6
- Zoom endpoint range
- 65.5–73.3
04 / ALTERNATIVES
Compare before deciding
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