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Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC vs Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon

Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5.6 vs f/8)

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC and the Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
Brand
Samyang
Fujifilm
Type
Mirror
Telephoto
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/8
f/5.6 1 stop faster
Weight
not listed
1335 g
Filter thread
not listed
95 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
2.75 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.2×
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Autofocus motor
not listed
Linear motor
Image stabilization
not listed
Yes
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2024
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Focal length
500mm both

Our notes

Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC

A 500mm f/8.0 APS-C mirror telephoto lens, the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon

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