Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD vs Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Fujinon
Both are Fujifilm X zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD if
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Fujinon does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.24 m
Pick the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.21× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2022
Spec differences
11 differences| Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Fujinon | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Fujifilm
|
| Focal length |
17-70mm
|
16-50mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
240 g
|
| Diameter |
74.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.24 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
|
0.3×
larger
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
RXD
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2022
|
2024
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, aperture blades, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
This 17-70mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Fujinon
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