Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Fujifilm

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

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Tamron

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

Verdict at a glance

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon goes wider (16mm vs 18mm).
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD reaches further (300mm vs 55mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon	18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Brand	Fujifilm	Tamron
Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	16-55mm (wider)	18-300mm
Max aperture	f/2.8 (faster)	f/3.5
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 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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