XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WRvs A7C II
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The xf 50-140mm f/2.8 r lm ois wr 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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) AF — fast and quiet | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) — 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 995g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 83.7mm diameter × 175.8mm length | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 72mm filter thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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