Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II
The 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II delivers a 76-350mm equivalent reach with 3.5-stop optical stabilization and a stepping AF motor in a 771g plastic body, making it a practical telephoto for Fujifilm X-mount. Its Super EBC coating and one ED element control flare and chromatic aberration, while the f/4.5-6.7 aperture keeps the price low and the kit bundles add filters and cleaning accessories. This lens suits hobbyist wildlife and sports shooters who want affordable reach without carrying a heavy, weather-sealed telephoto.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 230 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super EBC coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping AF motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 91 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-230mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 771 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | Stepping AF motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II | 86.8 | 13.2 | 25.1 | 93.7 | 72.7 | 20.2 | 92.3 | 66.5 | 91.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.1 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 69.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 85.4 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.4 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |