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Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Fujinon vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD

Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Fujinon if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 235 g lighter (385 g vs 620 g)
  • You want a wider view: 10mm vs 18mm at the wide end
  • Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and architecture, interiors, travel with a single wide zoom

Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
  • You need more reach: 300mm vs 24mm at the long end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.24 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2020

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Fujinon and the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Fujinon Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Brand
Fujifilm
Tamron
Type
Wide Zoom
Zoom
Focal length
10-24mm
18-300mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/3.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
385 g lighter
620 g
Length
87 mm
not listed
Diameter
78 mm
75.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread
72 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.24 m
0.15 m closer
Max magnification
0.16×
0.5× larger
Optical design
not listed
19 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
VXD
Released
2020
2021
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Format
APS-C both
Aperture blades
7 both
Image stabilization
Yes both
Weather sealing
Yes both

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR Fujinon

The weather-resistant version of Fujifilm's constant f/4 wide zoom for X-mount, with optical stabilization. It weighs about 385 g and takes 72mm filters.

Pros

  • Optical image stabilization
  • Weather-resistant build
  • Constant f/4
  • 72mm screw-in filters

Cons

  • f/4 is slower than the 8-16mm f/2.8
  • APS-C only

Our notes

Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD

A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

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