Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR vs Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x
Fujifilm 250mm f/4 has a longer reach. Mitakon 200mm f/4 has a wider field of view.
The Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is a 250mm f/4 prime, and the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x is a 200mm f/4 prime. On paper the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR 
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Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR better than the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x?
- Longer reach (250mm vs 200mm)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Covers a larger sensor format (medium-format vs full-frame)
Why is the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x better than the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR?
- Wider field of view (200mm vs 250mm)
- 125 g lighter (1300 g vs 1425 g)
- 18 mm shorter (186 mm vs 203.5 mm long)
- Focuses 92 cm closer (0.48 m vs 1.4 m)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 82 mm)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2018)
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Which should you buy?
- wildlife For wildlife photography, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 250mm against 200mm.
- sports For sports photography, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 250mm against 200mm.
- macro For macro photography, the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.48 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR | Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 250mm | 200mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Medium Format (44 x 33 mm) | Full frame |
| Weight | 1,425 g (3.14 lbs) | 1300 g (45.86 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 108 mm (diameter) x 203.5 mm (length) | 75 x 186 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.4 m (4.59 ft) | 0.48 m (18.9 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.22x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Optical Image Stabilization, up to 5 stops) ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust, freeze, and weather-resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 10 groups (2 ED elements, 1 Super ED element) | 11 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Fujifilm G, L-Mount |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Mitakon
- 203.5 × 108 mm
- 186 × 75 mm
The Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is 18 mm longer and 125 g heavier than the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR or the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x?
- The Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x weighs 1300 g, 125 g less than the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR (1425 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR or the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x?
- The Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x focuses down to 0.48 m, against 1.4 m for the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR.
- Do the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR and the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x have image stabilization?
- Only the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR or the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x better for wildlife photography?
- For wildlife photography, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 250mm against 200mm.
- Is the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR or the Mitakon APO 200 mm f/4 MACRO 1x better for sports photography?
- For sports photography, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 250mm against 200mm.
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