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Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LM WR OIS Review

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The Fujifilm 70-300mm lens is a very versatile and compact lens with a nice build quality. It has great autofocus performance, image stabilization, and close focusing capabilities. The bokeh is generally nice, but there are some issues with the shape of highlights and onion ring bokeh at wider apertures.

The Fujifilm 70-300mm lens is a very versatile and compact lens with a nice build quality. It has great autofocus performance, image stabilization, and close focusing capabilities. The bokeh is generally nice, but there are some issues with the shape of highlights and onion ring bokeh at wider apertures.

Pros
  • Compact and versatile
  • Good build quality and weather sealing
  • Impressive autofocus performance
  • Image stabilization and close focusing capabilities
Cons
  • Issues with the shape of highlights and onion ring bokeh at wider apertures
  • Minor softness in the corners at wider apertures
  • Autofocus performance slows down with teleconverters

The autofocus performance is impressive, with a silent linear motor and a focus limiter that speeds up wildlife and sports shooting.

The Fujifilm 70-300mm lens is a versatile and compact lens with a nice build quality. Despite its compact design, the lens feels sturdy and has weather sealing throughout the body. The lens features an aperture ring control and a focus limiter, as well as a locking switch to prevent the lens from creeping out when not in use. The autofocus performance is impressive, with a silent linear motor and a focus limiter that speeds up wildlife and sports shooting. The lens also has image stabilization, providing up to five and a half stops of stability, making it ideal for telephoto shots. The lens also offers a 1:2 macro capability, adding to its versatility. The bokeh is generally nice, but there are some issues with the shape of highlights and onion ring bokeh at wider apertures. However, the lens handles flare well and comes with a large hood that is effective at reducing sunstars. In terms of sharpness, the lens performs consistently well at both 70mm and 300mm, with minor softness in the corners at wider apertures. Overall, the Fujifilm 70-300mm lens offers impressive performance and versatility, making it a great option for telephoto shooting.

The lens also offers a 1:2 macro capability, adding to its versatility. The bokeh is generally nice, but there are some issues with the shape of highlights and onion ring bokeh at wider apertures.

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