Fujifilm XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WRvsTamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
70-300mm / F4-5.6
105-450mm equiv.
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
18-300mm / F3.5-6.3
27-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-300mm in a single lens
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
- XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR132.5mm long × 75mm diameter
- 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD125.8mm long × 75.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR | Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 18mm | +52mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 300mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F3.5 | 0.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 83cm | 15cm | +0.68m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 580g | 620g | −40g |
| Length | 132.5mm | 125.8mm | +6.7mm |
| Diameter | 75mm | 75.5mm | −0.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 | — |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR relative to 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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