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Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II

★★★★☆ 4.3 (71)

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.

Focal length 50-230mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Fujifilm X
stabilization Yes
Weight 771 g
af type Stepping AF motor
lens type zoom
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II lens
63 Overall Score

Snapshot

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '18: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '21: 4.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '21: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '21: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '22: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 4.2★ · 5 reviews (approx. date)3111123111115Q2 '18Q3 '19Q4 '19Q1 '20Q3 '20Q1 '21Q2 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '24Q2 '26
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Based on 22 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 86.9
Bokeh 13.2
Build 25.1
Macro 93.7
Optical 72.7
Aperture 20.2
Versatility 92.3
Social Proof 66.2
Stabilization 91.4

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 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100
Focal Length 50-230mm 28-300mm 18-50mm 24-200mm 18-135mm 100mm
Max Aperture f/22 f/4 f/2.8 f/4 f/3.5 f/2.8
Mount Fujifilm X Sony E Sony E Nikon Z Sony E L-Mount
Stabilization true true false true true false
Weather Sealed false true true true false true
Weight (g) 771 590 290 570 326 298
AF Type Stepping AF motor VXD linear motor stepping motor stepping motor Linear motor Dual phase linear motor
Lens Type zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom macro
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II 86.913.225.193.772.720.292.366.291.4
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare 987865.285.896.766.197.755.582.4
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 86.981.986.191.782.284.178.689.736.8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare 86.964.666.638.892.866.196.689.796.9
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare 9875.572.540.378.577.595.889.782.4
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare 9887.185.88283.484.133.665.336.8

Price

Value & Pricing

From $243 4 offers across 3 retailers
Amazon 1 offer From $243
Newegg 1 offer From $290
Best Buy 2 offers From $290

Price History

New Refurbished
$0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 Jun 3Jul 19Sep 20 $290

Usage Scores

Macro (78.4)Overall (62.6)Budget (65.8)Street (47.7)Travel (51.7)Portrait (37.1)Landscape (57)Professional (45.8)Video Cinema (50.2)Wildlife Sports (59.3)

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