Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon vs Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A

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

Fujifilm · 2013

XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon

f/3.5195 g

Check price Full specs

Tamron · 2026

16-50mm f/2.8 A

f/2.8305 g

Full specs

Pick the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 110 g lighter (195 g vs 305 g)
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A does not

Pick the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.4 m
You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2013

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon and the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
	Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon	Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
Brand	Fujifilm	Tamron
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	195 g lighter	305 g
Length	65 mm	not listed
Diameter	63 mm	64.4 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.4 m	0.15 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.22×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 10 groups
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2013	2026

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Zoom both
Format: APS-C both
Focal length: 16-50mm 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