{"product_id":"fujifilm-x-lens-xc-50-230mm-f4-5-6-7-ois-ii","title":"Fujifilm Fujinon X Lens XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFujifilm  Fujinon  X Lens XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-title-wide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-details clearfix\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rating stars\" title=\"4.0 star rating\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rhs\" role=\"complementary\" data-slot-rendered-sidebarbtf=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rhs-col-wrap\" class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-content\" id=\"top-content-tabs\" data-easytabs=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"top-content__tab-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-content__pane active\" id=\"tab-latest\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-content__item\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-content__item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_x_h2_review\" data-ga-path=\"\/click\/rhs\/latest-reviews\/review-4\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sidebar_btf_placeholder\" class=\"sidebar_btf_placeholder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sidebar_btf_sticky_wrapper\" class=\"stuck\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sidebar_btf_wrapper\" class=\"adunitwrapper sidebar_btf_wrapper mv-size-300x250\" data-wrapper=\"sidebar_btf\" data-nosnippet=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sidebar_btf\" class=\"adunit\" data-google-query-id=\"CI_778W-5PsCFXwMtwAdI9AEdw\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-inner KonaBody\" data-content-ads-inserted=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" data-lazy=\"\/imager\/entryimages\/71891\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_review_8c9cd6ffa9b02044a7a3327bc82c5649.webp\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.photographyblog.com\/imager\/entryimages\/71891\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_review_8c9cd6ffa9b02044a7a3327bc82c5649.jpg\" data-lazy=\"\/imager\/entryimages\/71891\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_review_8c9cd6ffa9b02044a7a3327bc82c5649.jpg\" width=\"550\" height=\"400\" class=\"entry-image feature-img lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"afl-block-wrap\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f\/4.5-6.7 OIS II is a follow-up to the original lightweight, affordable telephoto lens that has been designed for the X-system. The XC in its name, as opposed to the XF of other Fuji lenses, denotes that is intended to be more affordable, particularly for users of Fuji’s cheaper models, such as the recent X-A10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounted on an APS-C-sized sensor, the equivalent focal length of the lens is 76-350mm, making it ideal for wildlife, sports, or anything where the subject is some distance away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompared to the older model, Fuji says that this version offers better build quality, smoother operation, and an improvement in optical image stabilization. It now offers up to 3.5 stops of exposure compensation, compared with 3 for the previous model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lens features 13 all-glass elements in 10 groups, including 1 aspherical lens and 1 ED element.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough it is likely to appeal to XA users, it can also be used on any of Fuji’s other X-series cameras, such as the X-E2S, XPro2, or X-T2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II costs £329 \/ $399.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEase of Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering the focal length this lens offers, it’s very lightweight, and not too oversized. When using it with one of the smaller cameras in Fuji’s line-up, such as the X-A3, it manages to stay reasonably well balanced - although you may find you need to use your free hand to secure it for the best experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_03.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCameras like the X-A3 don’t have an inbuilt viewfinder, so you will have to use the screen to compose your images. This can be a little trickier when you’re using a long telephoto length lens on a small body, but the image stabilization does a good job of helping to keep the subject steady enough for you to compose your shot, even at the furthest 230mm reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_04.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens itself is very minimalist in approach. There are no buttons or switches on the lens. Unlike some XF lenses, there’s no aperture ring either, so you’ll need to make any adjustments on the body of whichever camera you’re using. On some older models, you may need to perform a firmware upgrade to be able to use the command dial on the camera to adjust the aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_07.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being one of Fuji’s cheaper models, the build quality still feels well put together, although it doesn’t match the highest quality of Fuji’s XF lenses. The lens has a plastic mount and barrel, but the silver finish of the sample we were provided with looks stylish enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_09.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the middle of the lens is the zoom ring, which is fairly wide and has a ridged, rubberized grip. Just behind this, you’ll see markings for different focal lengths throughout the range to help guide you to the focal length you want. Zooming is not internal, so the lens will extend as you zoom in - the lens reaches its longest point at 230mm, but compacts away relatively well when in the 50mm position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_11.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-ad-box\" data-slotid=\"content_8_btf\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_12.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust in front of the zoom ring is a manual focusing ring. It is ridged, but it doesn’t feature a rubberized coating. Its movement is fairly smooth and fluid, but with just enough give to make precise autofocus adjustments easy. There are no hard stops at either end of the focusing ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003eOptical image stabilization needs to be turned off in-camera, as there’s no switch or button on the lens itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii_13.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f\/4.5-6.7 OIS II comes with a supplied plastic bayonet hood to be used to prevent flare in bright sunlight. You also get the front and rear caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor focusing, the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f\/4.5-6.7 OIS II uses a high-precision stepping motor. Most of the time, the lens locked onto the target quickly, efficiently and quietly. Some hunting took place at the full 230mm focal length, especially if the subject was low contrast or erratic movement. The front of the lens does not move when focusing, which makes it suitable for use with various filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003eAt the 50mm end of the zoom range, the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f\/4.5-6.7 OIS II has an angle of view of 31.7 degrees. The 35mm equivalent focal length is 76mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-ad-box\" data-slotid=\"content_10_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-rail-frame\" data-slotid=\"content_10_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-rail-slide mv-inview-sticky\" data-slotid=\"content_10_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-rail-sticky mv-inview-sticky\" data-slotid=\"content_10_btf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content_10_btf_wrapper\" class=\"adunitwrapper content_btf_wrapper mv-size-300x250\" data-wrapper=\"content_10_btf\" data-nosnippet=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content_10_btf\" class=\"content_btf adunit\" data-google-query-id=\"CNKpqs--5PsCFeRcfAody2IMlQ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/1030006,22596128727\/photographyblog\/content_9__container__\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/focal_range1.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e50mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 230mm end, the angle of view is 7.1 degrees. The 35mm equivalent focal length is 350mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II\" border=\"0\" class=\"center\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photographyblog.com\/reviews\/fujifilm_xc_50_230mm_f4_5_6_7_ois_ii\/focal_range2.jpg\" width=\"550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specifications-table\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eXC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eLens configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e13 elements in 10 groups\u003cbr\u003e(includes 1 aspherical and 1 extra-low dispersion element)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eFocal length\u003cbr\u003e(35mm format equivalent)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003ef=50-230mm\u003cbr\u003e(76-350mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eAngle of view\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e31.7°-7.1°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eMax. aperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eF4.5-6.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eMin. aperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eF22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eAperture control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNumber of blades\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e7(rounded diaphragm opening)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStep size\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1\/3EV (15 steps)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eFocus range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNormal\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.1m - ∞\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMacro\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e1.1m - 3m\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eMax. magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003e0.2x (Telephoto)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eExternal dimensions: Diameter x Length* (approx.)\u003cbr\u003e*distance from camera lens mount flange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eø69.5mm x 111mm(Wide) \/ 177mm(Telephoto)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20%\"\u003eFilter size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"\u003eø58mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fujifilm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48074309304568,"sku":"FUJIFILM-X-XC50-230F4.5-6.7-LENS","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4759\/1928\/files\/8275_fujifilm-xc50-230mm_1.jpg?v=1773134179","url":"https:\/\/www.brotechtraders.com\/products\/fujifilm-x-lens-xc-50-230mm-f4-5-6-7-ois-ii","provider":"BroTech Traders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}