Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD

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Fujifilm

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon

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Tamron

17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD

Verdict at a glance

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD reaches further (70mm vs 55mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon	17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Brand	Fujifilm	Tamron
Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	16-55mm (wider)	17-70mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Format	aps-c	n/a
Af motor	Linear motor	n/a
Weight g	655	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Length mm	106.0	n/a
Diameter mm	83.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.3	n/a
Weather sealed	Yes	n/a

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon

The main pro standard zoom for Fujifilm X, constant f/2.8 across about 24-82mm equivalent. It has weather sealing and no stabilization.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Weather-resistant
Sharp

Cons

Heavy at about 655 g
No stabilization in the lens

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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