FUJINON XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens [Black] Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

The FUJINON XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II is a lightweight and compact telephoto zoom lens designed for the Fujifilm X-mount. It provides an impressive focal range equivalent to 76 millimeter to 350 millimeter in 35mm format, covering medium telephoto to powerful long-telephoto reach.

This lens is the ideal rental for tourists in Japan looking for an affordable, highly portable lens to capture distant subjects such as cityscapes, architectural details, and general travel scenes. It includes optical image stabilization (OIS II) and fast, quiet autofocus (AF).

Quick Highlights:

• Extended Telephoto Reach: Covers 76mm to 350mm equivalent for strong magnification.
• Optical Image Stabilization (OIS II): Provides approximately 3.5 stops of stabilization for sharper handheld shots.
• Lightweight and Compact: Weighs only approximately 375g, making it easy to carry all day.
• Fast and Quiet AF: Uses a high-precision motor for efficient focusing.
• Versatile Shooting Range: Excellent performance from standard distances down to close-up macro mode.
• Affordable Option: Part of the XC series, offering great value for its telephoto capabilities.

Product Details / Description:

Renting the FUJINON XC50-230mm OIS II gives Fujifilm photographers the ability to bring distant subjects close without adding significant weight to their gear. Its 350mm equivalent telephoto end is excellent for isolating details in temples, capturing nature scenes, or making discreet portraits during travel in Japan.

The optical construction features 13 elements in 10 groups, including one Aspherical lens and one anomalous dispersion lens. This design contributes to good image clarity and color correction across the zoom range. The lens uses a high-precision motor for autofocus, ensuring that focusing is both fast and quiet, which is useful for video or discrete still photography. The included Optical Image Stabilization (OIS II) offers approximately 3.5 stops of vibration compensation, providing crucial stability when shooting handheld at the longer focal lengths. The lens offers a versatile shooting distance, including a “Macro” setting that allows focusing as close as 1.1cm from the image sensor surface for close-up shots.

Key Features

• 350mm Equivalent Reach perfect for travel, sports, and distant subjects
• 3.5-Stop OIS helps achieve sharp images when shooting handheld
• High-Precision Motor AF ensures quick and quiet focusing
• Compact and Light (375g) for superior travel portability
• Macro Focusing capability for versatile close-up shots
• 7-Blade Circular Aperture for smooth bokeh rendering

Technical Specifications

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• FUJINON XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens [Black]
• Protection Filter
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Lens Hood
• Case

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• Travel and Sightseeing: Isolating landmarks, architecture, and scenery from a distance.
• Nature and Wildlife: Sufficient reach for small animals and birds.
• Portraiture: Excellent compression and background separation at 230mm.
• Close-Up Details: Utilizing the macro setting for small subjects.

Why Tourists Rent From Us

• English-speaking customer support
• Accept foreign credit cards
• No Japanese phone number required for booking
• Offer hotel and Airbnb delivery across major Japanese cities
• Easy return process for travelers
• Guaranteed equipment quality and reliability

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

How effective is the 3.5-stop OIS at the 350mm equivalent focal length?

At 350mm, 3.5 stops of stabilization is crucial. It significantly reduces the effect of camera shake, allowing you to use shutter speeds that are slower than the conventional rule of thumb, thus improving image sharpness when shooting handheld.

What is the difference between the XC series and the XF series lenses?

XC lenses are generally built to be lighter, more compact, and more affordable. They often lack an aperture ring (relying on camera control) and use more plastic components, whereas XF lenses offer premium construction, better optics, and aperture rings.

How does the macro shooting distance work on this lens?

The macro range (1.1cm – 3m) means the lens can focus very close to the image sensor surface. This provides a strong 0.2x magnification for close-up work, although the working distance (from the front of the lens to the subject) will be extremely short at the closest point.

Is the maximum aperture of F6.7 at the tele end a limitation?

F6.7 is moderate and requires good ambient light or a slightly higher ISO setting than a faster lens (like F4). However, for a lens that reaches 350mm equivalent and weighs only 375g, the tradeoff in speed for its light weight and reach is a key feature for travel portability.

Is this lens compatible with the Fujifilm XF teleconverters?

No, the XC50-230mm is not typically compatible with Fujifilm’s XF teleconverters, as that functionality is generally reserved for the larger XF telephoto lenses.