Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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 the lighter lens to carry: 425 g lighter (195 g vs 620 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.4 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2013
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Weight |
195 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
65 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
75.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2013
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 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 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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