Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR 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 XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 160 g lighter (460 g vs 620 g)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2021
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 120mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.6 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
18-120mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
460 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
124 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
77 mm
|
75.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
VXD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2022
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, aperture blades, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon
This 18-120mm f/4 APS-C superzoom lens from Fujifilm fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with linear-motor autofocus and weather-resistant construction. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
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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