FUJINON Lens XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

The FUJINON XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR is a revolutionary ultra-telephoto prime lens for Fujifilm X-mount, delivering an astonishing reach equivalent to 762mm in 35mm format. This lens is specifically designed for tourists in Japan who specialize in serious wildlife, birding, and extreme distance photography, where ultimate reach and portability are essential.

Despite its incredible focal length, it maintains a remarkably light weight of approximately 1,335 grams, making it exceptionally manageable for a lens of this class. The powerful 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ensures sharp images even when capturing distant, elusive subjects.

Quick Highlights:

• Extreme Ultra-Telephoto: 500mm focal length (762mm equivalent) for maximum reach.
• Incredibly Lightweight: Weighs only 1,335 grams, highly portable for a super-telephoto.
• Powerful Stabilization: Features 5.5-stop OIS for sharp handheld telephoto shooting.
• Premium Optics: Luxurious construction with 2 Super ED and 5 ED lenses for superb quality.
• Teleconverter Compatibility: Works with both XF1.4X TC WR and XF2.0X TC WR converters.
• Weather-Sealed (WR): Robust protection against dust and moisture.

Product Details / Description:

Renting the FUJINON XF500mmF5.6 offers Fujifilm X-mount photographers an unprecedented combination of extreme focal length, professional image quality, and portability. It allows you to document distant Japanese wildlife, landscapes, and action with the clarity and detail required by professionals.

About the Product

The lens boasts a luxurious optical configuration of 21 elements in 17 groups, including a total of seven specialized ED and Super ED lenses. This ensures aberrations are meticulously controlled, delivering outstanding sharpness and color fidelity across the entire image, even at its maximum F5.6 aperture.

The highly effective 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system is a game-changer for a lens this long, allowing users to frequently shoot handheld, eliminating the constant need for a tripod. The Linear Motor (LM) ensures the autofocus is quick, silent, and precise, which is crucial when tracking fast-moving subjects.

Key Features

• Massive 762mm Equivalent Reach for extreme distance photography
• Unparalleled Portability for a lens of its super-telephoto class
• Focus Preset and Limiter Functions enhance focusing speed and efficiency
• Compatible with Both 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverters for maximum versatility
• Nine-Blade Circular Aperture for smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas
• Robust Dust and Weather Resistance (WR) for outdoor reliability

Technical Specifications

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• FUJINON XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens
• Protection Filter
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Lens Hood
• Tripod Mount
• Shoulder Strap
• QR code for viewing the instruction manual

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• Serious Birding and Wildlife: Capturing elusive Japanese wildlife, often requiring maximum reach.
• Distant Landscape Compression: Isolating sections of distant mountains or dramatic landscape features.
• Sports Photography: Documenting events across large fields or arenas from a sideline position.
• Surveillance/Documentary: Obtaining highly detailed shots of distant subjects without intrusion.
• Astrophotography: Capturing detailed images of the moon and night sky objects.

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 is this 500mm lens so much lighter than other super-telephotos?

The design is a masterpiece of engineering, utilizing a sophisticated optical structure with a large number of ED and Super ED elements to achieve maximum light path correction while maintaining a compact and light build. Its construction is optimized for the mirrorless X-mount system, resulting in a weight of only 1,335 grams, which is exceptionally light for a 762mm equivalent lens.

Can I use this lens effectively without a tripod?

Yes, the powerful 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system is designed specifically to make handheld shooting feasible, even at the extreme 500mm focal length. This is a massive advantage for wildlife photographers who need to move quickly and quietly in the field.

What are the benefits of using this lens with the 2.0x Teleconverter?

Using the XF2.0X TC WR Teleconverter will extend the focal length to 1000mm, which is an incredible 1524mm equivalent in 35mm format. While the maximum aperture will become F11, this allows for absolutely massive magnification, perfect for extreme birding or shooting the surface of the moon.

How fast is the autofocus on a lens with such a long focal length?

The lens incorporates a Linear Motor (LM) focusing system, which is designed for silent, high-speed, and precise focusing, crucial for tracking fast and erratic subjects common in wildlife photography. The Focus Limiter function can also be used to boost AF speed by restricting the focus range.

Is the F5.6 maximum aperture bright enough for action photography?

F5.6 is standard for an ultra-telephoto prime that prioritizes size and weight savings. When paired with modern Fujifilm X-mount cameras, which have excellent high-ISO performance, and aided by the powerful OIS, F5.6 is more than adequate for freezing action in decent light and capturing subjects with beautiful isolation.