Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon vs Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Both are Fujifilm X zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 17mm at the wide end
Pick the Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.4 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2013
Spec differences
14 differences| Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon | Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
17-70mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
195 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
65 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
74.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.21×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
RXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2013
|
2022
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon
The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon is an APS-C standard zoom lens covering 16-50mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with optical image stabilization. An affordable, lightweight lens for Fujifilm X cameras.
Our notes
Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
This 17-70mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
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