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Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Both are Fujifilm X telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 105 g lighter (1605 g vs 1710 g)
  • You need more reach: 600mm vs 500mm at the long end

Pick the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5 vs f/5.6)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.6 m vs 2.4 m
  • You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon is made for APS-C
  • You want a compact lens: 209.9 mm vs 315 mm long

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon and the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR Fujinon Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Brand
Fujifilm
Tamron
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Focal length
150-600mm
150-500mm
Max aperture
f/5.6
f/5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
1605 g lighter
1710 g
Length
315 mm
209.9 mm shorter
Diameter
99 mm
93 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
2.4 m
0.6 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.32×
Aperture blades
not listed
7
Optical design
not listed
25 elements / 16 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
VXD
Released
not listed
2022
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, filter thread, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Filter thread
82 mm 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 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.

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