Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 40 g lighter (580 g vs 620 g)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife and sports, travel telephoto, outdoor shooting
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 want a wider view: 18mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.83 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.33× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
580 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
133 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
75 mm
|
75.5 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.83 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.33×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
VXD
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, image stabilization, weather sealing, released. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
- Released
- 2021 both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
A compact weather-resistant telephoto zoom for X-mount with stabilization and a linear motor. It weighs about 580 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Weather resistant
- Stabilized
- Linear motor AF
- Compact for its range
Cons
- Slower aperture at 300mm
- Minimum focus 0.83 m
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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