Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X vs Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 18mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.19 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
Pick the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 300 g lighter (320 g vs 620 g)
- You want a wider view: 11mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
15 differences| Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X | Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-300mm
|
11-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
620 g
|
320 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
74.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
75.5 mm
|
74.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.19 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
19 elements / 15 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
Our notes
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday sh...
Our notes
Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
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