Fujifilm XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WRvsTamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
150-600mm / F5.6-8
225-900mm 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 XF150-600mmF5.6-8 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
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight985g lighter, so easier to carry
- 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
- XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR314.5mm long × 99mm diameter
- 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD125.8mm long × 75.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR | Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 150mm | 18mm | +132mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 300mm | +300mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5.6 | F3.5 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F8 | F6.3 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 2.4m | 15cm | +2.25m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.61kg | 620g | +985g |
| Length | 314.5mm | 125.8mm | +188.7mm |
| Diameter | 99mm | 75.5mm | +23.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF150-600mmF5.6-8 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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XF150-600mmF5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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