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I've been waiting for this new Fujifilm XF 150-600 R LM OIS WR F5.6-8 since the first rumours appeared on the web many years ago… And it's finally here!
Fujifilm has been kind enough to let me test this lens for a week so that I could take one of my famous moon shots. This content is not sponsored; it just so happens that Fujifilm and I have a great relationship… I asked to try this lens, and they agreed.
In this latest video, I share all my thoughts about the lens, along with many photos, a comparison with the other telephoto lenses, and my full review.
TL;DR I will probably sell the 100-400mm and get this lens for the extra reach.
Please note that, in the video, I talk about the max length of the Fujifilm 150-600 in full frame equivalent (1200mm and 1800mm). My bad, don't ask why. Maybe I'm just excited to have the chance to reach far, far-away subjects, LOL.
But I elaborate on how you get to those distances, so nothing should be lost in translation :)
By the way, if you wish to join me in photographing the full moon in all its splendour, with or without this 150-600mm lens, I regularly host a Full Moon Photography event in London.
More info and bookings are available on the dedicated page.
The Fujifilm 150-600 is Great, period.
I very much enjoyed using the Fujifilm 150-600, and I will likely buy it. I'm not saying again in a video that I won't buy a lens, because I then always make the purchase, haha. I said the same for the 100-400mm in its own video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUVc8NPrBUE (my most viewed review so far, by the way).
It's very niche for me, even if I enjoy the occasional wildlife photography, but it's still worth having in the arsenal.
Now I leave you with the video. Please enjoy, and don't forget to like it and subscribe!
The video
In this video, I also compare the 150-600mm against 2 other lenses: the 100-400mm and the 70-300mm.
They are all very similar, and their focal length can overlap, hence why I chose to compare them. They all have the same features: R (Aperture ring), LM (Linear Motor), OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) and WR (Weather Resistance). All three can take advantage of teleconverters to extend the focal range.
Is there a clear winner? You're going to have to watch the video to find the answer. But many have pointed out in the comments how surprised they were by one of those lenses in particular.
