After several months of use, I can confidently say this device has become a permanent fixture on my desk—and not just because I’m too busy to unplug it. The voice dictation works impressively well, saving both time and keyboard wear, while the video quality is sharp enough to make even Monday morning Zoom calls look respectable.
Whether you’re conferencing or simply attempting to look professional from your home office, the performance is consistently reliable. As someone with over 25–30 years in the IT industry, I don’t hand out praise lightly—but in this case, it’s well deserved.
In short, this is an excellent choice for everyday office use. Logitech continues its long-standing tradition of delivering quality products—thankfully, without requiring an IT support ticket to get started.
If only every piece of tech behaved this well, IT departments everywhere could finally take a proper coffee break.
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens
- Flexible telephoto zoom is designed for APS-C-format Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras and offers a 76-213mm equivalent focal length range.
- Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture offers consistent performance throughout the zoom range and excels when working in difficult lighting conditions.
- Five extra-low dispersion elements and one Super ED element are used to greatly reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce high clarity and colour fidelity throughout the zoom range.
- Nano-GI (Gradient Index) coating has been applied to lens elements and alters the refractive index between the glass and air in order to better suppress lens flare and ghosting for diagonal incident light.
- An HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) coating has been applied to the entire surface of each element for controlling ghosting and flare for greater contrast and colour accuracy.
- A Triple Linear Motor autofocus system delivers smooth, near-silent performance that is especially beneficial to video applications and when working in noise-sensitive areas.
- Complemented by an enhanced gyro sensor and unique series of algorithms, the optical stabilization system minimizes the appearance of camera shake to enable sharper imaging when working with longer focal lengths or slower shutter speeds.
- The lens body incorporates 20 distinct weather seals to protect against dust and moisture, and to enable worry-free use in inclement conditions and freezing temperatures as low as -10°C.
- The rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality to benefit the use of selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques.
- A photographer on the move needs to control things quickly and easily.
The zoom determines how big or large the subject is in the frame, image stabilization helps reduce shutter speeds and minimize any vibration whilst the large maximum aperture gives rich bokeh and high-speed AF keeps up with any movement.
This lens allows the photographer to control all four elements with their left hand, leaving no room for uncertainty.
This workhorse of a lens brings out the maximum potential of the camera and the photographer.


23 elements shape the light
Designed for clarity and strong contrast, this lens captures every detail in each scene. The Nano GI (Gradient Index) coating reduces ghosting and lens flair when shooting into strong light. The use of six ED lens elements including one Super ED (extra-low dispersion) lens minimizes chromatic aberration to achieve a high level of image resolving power. The lens configuration and coating have been applied to deliver clarity, free of dullness or haziness, allowing the photographer to capture what their eyes see.
As quickly as you
This is neither a long-distance runner nor a sprinter. The lens makes a dash from the minimum shooting distance to infinity, and back again repeatedly. There are three requirements. It must be fast, and quiet and maintain balance across its zooming range and at any shooting distance, so as not to have any impact on your grip holding the lens. The balanced form eliminates camera shake for high-speed shooting.
Time to take control
The lens has five-stop image stabilization inside and can deliver up to six stops* when mounted on a camera with in-body image stabilization. At the longest end of the zoom, 140mm, the slowest shutter speed when hand-holding should be 1/125 sec to avoid camera shake. The OIS allows you to use a shutter speed of 1/4 sec! Concentrate on your subject and have the creative freedom to choose a wider range of shutter speeds. You can also benefit from low light, as you don't have to increase ISO sensitivity or rely on a tripod.
Stay mobile
Large-diameter zooms are typically very heavy, limiting where you can use the lens and what pictures you can take, however, this lens weighs less than 1kg. After a day of shooting with the lens, when you head home and realize that there is no strain on your shoulders or arms, that is the moment you appreciate its true value.

Ready for the elements
Any professional lens needs to overcome all shooting conditions, especially adverse weather. The dust- and moisture-resistant construction of the lens allows you to immerse yourself in shooting, even during rainy or sandy environments.
Specification
| Type | FUJINON XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR |
| Lens configuration | 23 elements in 16 groups (includes 5 extra low dispersion elements and 1 super extra low dispersion element) |
| Focal length | f=50-140mm (76-213mm in 35mm format equivalent) |
| Angle of view | 31.7° - 11.6° |
| Max. aperture | F2.8 |
| Min. aperture | F22 |
| Aperture control | |
| Number of blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Step size | 1/3EV (19 steps) |
| Focus range | |
| Normal | 1m - ∞ (whole zoom position) |
| Macro | 1m - 3m (whole zoom position) |
| Max. magnification | 0.12x (Telephoto) |
| External dimensions: Diameter x Length (approx.) | ø82.9mm x 175.9mm (Wide / Telephoto) |
| Weight (approx.) | 995g |
| Filter size | ø72mm |
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