Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OISvsTamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
18-55mm / F2.8-4
27-83mm 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 XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS suits you better
- Weight220g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-70mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS70.4mm long × 65mm diameter
- 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD119.6mm long × 74.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 17mm | +1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 70mm | −15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 19cm | +0.11m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 310g | 530g | −220g |
| Length | 70.4mm | 119.6mm | −49.2mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 74.6mm | −9.6mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 67mm | −9mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2022 | −10year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS 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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XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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