XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WRvs NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Fujifilm
XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR (2014)
Starting from £1399 new
Best for Sports, wildlife, weddings & events on Fujifilm
View XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
VS
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Landscape, architecture & travel
View NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife, Weddings & Events On Fujifilm — XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR (2014): The professional telephoto zoom for Fujifilm X-mount — constant f/2.8, OIS, and weather sealing at a reasonable price.
Landscape, Architecture & Travel — NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S (2019): The most packable 14mm zoom available — and the only one at this width that takes standard front filters.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikkor z 14-30mm f/4 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR (2014) | NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) AF — fast and quiet | Multi-Focus System — quiet and accurate |
| Stabilisation | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) — 5 stops | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 995g | 485g |
| Dimensions | 83.7mm diameter × 175.8mm length | 82mm diameter × 85mm length (retracted) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 72mm filter thread | 82mm filter thread (usable at all focal lengths) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | — |
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