FUJIFILM XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens (White) offers 762mm-equivalent reach, with optical stabilization and a 2.75m minimum focus distance.
500mm reach on Fujifilm X mount
The FUJIFILM XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens (White) is a 500mm super-telephoto prime for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Its 762mm-equivalent focal length describes its field of view in familiar 35mm terms, not a change in the lens's physical focal length. The diagonal angle of view is 6.3°.
That narrow view helps make a distant subject larger in the frame, but it leaves little room around it. This is a lens for situations where getting physically closer is difficult, such as photographing wildlife across open ground. It does not zoom out when a subject approaches. The white version is in stock at Unique Photo for $3,599.95.
F5.6 aperture and optical construction
Maximum aperture is F5.6, with a minimum of F32. F5.6 is the widest opening available, so dim conditions can force a choice between a slower shutter speed and higher ISO. For moving subjects, higher ISO may be the more useful compromise.
Inside are 21 elements in 14 groups, including five ED and two Super ED elements. These glass types help control color fringing, an important concern along high-contrast edges. The nine-blade diaphragm has a rounded opening, which affects the shape of out-of-focus highlights. Those are design features, not a promise that every frame will be sharp. Focus accuracy and shutter speed still matter.
Linear autofocus and 5.5-stop stabilization
Fujifilm lists a linear autofocus motor and focus presets designed to reduce focusing time. Presets are useful when action repeatedly returns to a known distance, rather than requiring a fresh search across the focus range. Both autofocus and manual focus are available.
The optical image stabilizer is rated for up to 5.5 stops. It counteracts camera shake and can help with handheld photographs at slower shutter speeds, particularly when the subject is still. It cannot stop a bird's wings or a running animal. Shutter speed still has to match the subject's movement, and the up-to-5.5-stop rating is not a guarantee for every photographer or situation.
Weight and minimum focus distance
Fujifilm lists a weight of 1,375g and a tripod collar. Stabilization makes handheld use more practical, but the lens still adds substantial weight before a camera body is attached. For long periods waiting in one position, the collar provides a mounting point on the lens for tripod support.
Minimum focus distance is 2.75m, and maximum magnification is 0.2x. It can frame distant details tightly, but it is not a substitute for a close-focusing macro lens. Anything closer than the minimum focus distance requires stepping back or changing lenses. The filter size is 95mm, so check that diameter before assuming existing filters will fit.
Who should choose it, and who should pass
Bird and wildlife photographers who regularly work at a distance have a clear reason to consider this lens. It can also suit outdoor sports when the shooting position is far from the action. In both cases, the fixed 500mm focal length makes the most sense when subject distance is reasonably predictable.
Look elsewhere for an everyday walk-around lens or for events in confined spaces. A zoom is more flexible when subjects move rapidly between near and far positions. Frequent low-light action also deserves caution: optical stabilization addresses camera movement, not the exposure needed to freeze the subject.
Compatible X-M5 bodies and the 15-45mm kit
The FUJIFILM X-M5 Mirrorless Camera Body (Black) and FUJIFILM X-M5 Mirrorless Camera Body (Silver) are X-mount body options, each in stock at $899. Both use an APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and have a touchscreen LCD. Fujifilm lists body weight at approximately 307g, so the 500mm lens accounts for most of the weight in this pairing. Their digital image stabilization is specified for movie mode only; it is distinct from the lens's optical stabilizer.
The FUJIFILM X-M5 Mirrorless Camera (Silver) with XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens is in stock at $999. Its included 15-45mm zoom covers a 23-69mm-equivalent range. That gives a starting X-mount setup a much wider view for nearby subjects when the 500mm is too tight.
A 16-55mm companion for closer subjects
The FUJINON XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II Lens covers the shorter-focal-length work. In stock at $1,399, it provides a 24-84mm-equivalent range with a constant F2.8 maximum aperture and weighs 410g.
It makes sense for wider views of a location and closer subjects that cannot fit in the 500mm frame. Its 30cm minimum focus distance also lets it work much closer. There is no image stabilization in this zoom, so do not carry the XF500mm's optical-stabilization expectations over to it.
Prices at Unique Photo
Prices as of November 15, 2026. Browse more: Mirrorless Lenses, Fujifilm at Unique Photo.
Frequently asked questions
What cameras does the FUJIFILM XF500mmF5.6 fit?
It uses Fujifilm X mount. The X-M5 bodies and the X-M5 kit listed here are X-mount options.
Does the FUJIFILM XF500mmF5.6 have image stabilization?
Yes. Fujifilm rates its optical image stabilizer for up to 5.5 stops, helping counter camera shake rather than subject movement.
How close can the FUJIFILM XF500mmF5.6 focus?
Its minimum focus distance is 2.75m. Maximum magnification is 0.2x.
Is the FUJIFILM XF500mmF5.6 a zoom lens?
No, it has a fixed 500mm focal length. Fujifilm lists its equivalent focal length as 762mm.