Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS 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 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 130 g lighter (490 g vs 620 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, family photography, video with a single lens
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 135mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.45 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.27× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2014
Spec differences
10 differences| Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Tamron
|
| Focal length |
18-135mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Weight |
490 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
98 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
|
75.5 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.27×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
VXD
|
| Released |
2014
|
2021
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
A stabilized, weather-resistant travel zoom for X-mount with 7.5x range and a linear focus motor. It weighs about 490 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Wide 27-206mm equivalent range
- Optical stabilization
- Weather resistant
- Linear motor autofocus
Cons
- Variable aperture
- Not as sharp as primes
- Mid-size at 490 g
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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