Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 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 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
Pick the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 985 g lighter (620 g vs 1605 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 2.4 m
Spec differences
14 differences| Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 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 |
150-600mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5.6
|
f/3.5
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
1605 g
|
620 g
lighter
|
| Length |
315 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
99 mm
|
75.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2.4 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
VXD
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2021
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
A 150-600mm f/5.6-8 APS-C telephoto zoom lens, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with optical image stabilization, linear-motor autofocus and weather-resistant construction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events an...
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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