Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Pick the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if

• You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
• You want the lighter lens to carry: 1130 g lighter (580 g vs 1710 g)
• You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end
• You want a compact lens: 133 mm vs 209.9 mm long
• 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 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if

• You need more reach: 500mm vs 300mm at the long end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.6 m vs 0.83 m
• You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon is made for APS-C
• You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2021

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 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

A 150-500mm f/5-6.7 APS-C telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.