XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WRvs A6400
Fujifilm
XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR (2014)
Starting from £1399 new
Best for Sports, wildlife, weddings & events on Fujifilm
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 is the most affordable; only the xf 50-140mm f/2.8 r lm ois wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR (2014) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £899 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) AF — fast and quiet | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) — 5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 995g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 83.7mm diameter × 175.8mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | 72mm filter thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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