Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
Both are Fujifilm X zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You need more reach: 55mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: General professional work, events, travel
Pick the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 350 g lighter (305 g vs 655 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.22× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2015
Spec differences
12 differences| Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon | Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
16-55mm
|
16-50mm
|
| Weight |
655 g
|
305 g
lighter
|
| Length |
106 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
64.4 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.22×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2015
|
2026
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
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