Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS vs Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Fujifilm X-Mount
The question here is a telephoto zoom or an all-in-one lens. The XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS (2013) is a pure telephoto zoom for Fujifilm X with stabilization and a linear motor. It starts at 55 mm and stays relatively fast across the range (f/3.5-4.8). The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is an all-in-one from wide angle to 300 mm with VC stabilization. It weighs about 620 g, barely more than the Fujifilm (580 g). In return it is slower at the long end, f/6.3 at 300 mm against f/4.8 at 200 mm on the XF.
Which one suits whom?
- XF 55-200mm: You already have wide and standard covered and want a faster telephoto to add.
- Tamron 18-300mm: You want to take just one lens on trips and have 300 mm of reach.
Key differences
- Focal length: 55-200 mm on the Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, 18-300 mm on the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD.
- The Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is 40 g lighter (580 g vs 620 g).
- The Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS is 8 mm shorter.
- The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD focuses closer: from 15 cm instead of 110 cm.
- Filter thread: 62 mm on the Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, 67 mm on the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS | Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55-200 mm | 18-300 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Weight | 580 g | 620 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 110 cm | 15 cm |
| Length | 118 mm | 126 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS: 118 × 75 mm
- Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD: 126 × 76 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).