Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro vs Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Fuji X)

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro has a better weight (195g (6.9 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
  • Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.5x).
  • Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro has a better min focus distance (10 cm vs 19 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro has a better length (69mm vs 125.6mm).
  • Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length30mm18-300mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1019
Optical Groups913
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/32
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent46-46mm27-450mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorLinearVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance10 cm19 cm
Max Magnification1x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$649$649
Filter Size43mm67mm
Diameter60mm75mm
Length69mm125.6mm
Weight195g (6.9 oz)620g (1.37 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo