Fujifilm XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WRvsTamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
100-400mm / F4.5-5.6
150-600mm 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 XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 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
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight755g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-300mm 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
- 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD125.8mm long × 75.5mm diameter
XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR | Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 18mm | +82mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 300mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F3.5 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 1.75m | 15cm | +1.60m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.38kg | 620g | +755g |
| Length | — | 125.8mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 75.5mm | No data |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2021 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 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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XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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