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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II wins by 3
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

Prime/Zoom

95
/ 100
From $2,798
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR lands at 92 and Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. That puts Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sharpness

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II leads on sharpness (95 vs 92).

Autofocus

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II leads on af (94 vs 91).

Value for money

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $2,798).

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR 92
vs
95 Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
95
sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR versus Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR worth the price? +

At $1,599, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.

Is Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +

At $2,798, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II — leads on sharpness (95 vs 92). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR or Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II? +

Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II — leads on af (94 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.