The XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is the first telephoto zoom in Fujifilm's X system, and is clearly designed to be paired with the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS by X-E1 and X-Pro1 owners.

Impressive image quality at all settings; Exceptionally low chromatic aberration; Minimal distortion or vignetting visible in normal use ( via software correction; Essentially silent autofocus; Very effective image stabilization; Convenient on-lens aperture ring; Solid construction

Images can look a little soft on the pixel level (due to software correction of pincushion distortion; Autofocus not as fast as its peers; Expensive

The XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is a relatively portable, well-made telephoto zoom that delivers consistently fine images. Focusing is essentially silent and reasonably fast, at least with static subjects, and the optical image stabilisation works very well. It's a natural complement to the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom.

X-system owners looking to extend their lens set into the genuine telephoto range without sacrificing build or image quality.;

Photographers shooting fast-moving subjects;

In April 2013, this 55–200mm f/3.5–4.8 OIS zoom ($699, street) joined the Fujinon 18–55mm f/2.8–4 zoom ($699, street) to round out a relatively fast and useful XF-series optical system for Fujifilm's impressive X-series of ILCs. How good is it?

As the first telephoto zoom for the fledgling XF system, the new Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is a solid rather than spectacular performer, offering an appealing combination of good image quality, excellent construction and handling, and fair value for money.

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens.

Excellent performance at 55mm; Low distortion; Good build quality; Very effective optical stabilisation; Fast linear focusing motor

Drop off in sharpness as lens is zoomed towards telephoto; May be a little pricey when compared to equivalent lenses for other systems

The Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens is a match for the Super EBC XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens in build quality and exceeds it slightly in performance. Like its sibling, it is decidedly superior to the average kit lens and makes an excellent partner to the shorter zoom with either of...

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Handling and features This telephoto zoom lens for the Fuji X-Pro1 camera provides a field of view equivalent to a 84-305mm lens on a 35mm camera and sports Fujifilm's new linear focusing motor, which promises improved focus speeds and performance.