Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R vs Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Fuji X)

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R has a better weight (187g (6.6 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
  • Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/3.5).
  • Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R has a better length (54.9mm vs 125.6mm).
  • Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Fuji X) has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.17x).
  • Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Fuji X) has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 28 cm).
Product
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R
Fujifilm
$599
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm18-300mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements819
Optical Groups613
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/32
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View44.2° – 44.2°
35mm Equivalent53-53mm27-450mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDCVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance28 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$649
Filter Size52mm67mm
Diameter65mm75mm
Length54.9mm125.6mm
Weight187g (6.6 oz)620g (1.37 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo