Compact and Lightweight Telephoto Zoom Lens The Fujinon XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens is the perfect companion for your Fujifilm X Series digital camera. This compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens is weather resistant, giving you the freedom to shoot in any conditions. Large Zoom Range in a Compact Design The Fuji XF 70-300mm is a lightweight lens that offers a large zoom range from 70 to 300mm. This is an excellent choice for sports and wildlife photographers and those wanting a generally larger zoom range for distant subjects. It is a nice compliment to a standard wide zoom, such as the XF16-80mmF4, which in addition to this lens covers you from wide to telephoto. In terms of a 35mm equivalent it is 107mm to 457mm on the APS-C Sensor. All of this in a lightweight (0.58.
This lens maintains the excellent Fujifilm standard. Highly recommended.
The general performance of this lens is what I have come to expect from Fujifilm and although some of the lenses in the XF range seem expensive you certainly get your value for money. I researched this lens and watched countless youtube videos with the main complaint being that the "lens feels plasticy" so, because I understand the strength and shock absorbing qualities of modern polycarbonates, this does not concern me at all. I am thankful that modern technology allows a lens with this range and performance to be light and easy to handle as I carry my gear for long periods capturing wildlife and a bit of landscape. Having a background in mechanical engineering gives me an insight into well constructed and durable products. Image quality and AF performance are up to Fujifilm/Fujinon excellent standards.