Fujifilm XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WRvsTamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
16-80mm / F4
24-120mm equiv.
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
17-70mm / F2.8
26-105mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR suits you better
- Weight90g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-80mm in a single lens
When the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR88.9mm long × 78.3mm diameter
- 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD119.6mm long × 74.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 17mm | −1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 80mm | 70mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 19cm | +0.16m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 440g | 530g | −90g |
| Length | 88.9mm | 119.6mm | −30.7mm |
| Diameter | 78.3mm | 74.6mm | +3.7mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR relative to 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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