Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR vs Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Fujifilm X)

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
  • Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Fujifilm X) has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 22 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR has a better length (70.5mm vs 86.2mm).
  • Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Fujifilm X) has a better weight (335g (11.8 oz) vs 370g (13.1 oz)).
  • Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Fujifilm X) has a better max magnification (0.26x vs 0.21x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm11-20mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1312
Optical Groups1010
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent27-27mm18-32mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorLinearRXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance22 cm15 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.26x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$799$799
Filter Size62mm67mm
Diameter73.3mm74mm
Length70.5mm86.2mm
Weight370g (13.1 oz)335g (11.8 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo