Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro vs Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Fuji X)

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro has a better weight (215g (7.6 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
  • Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro has a better length (70.9mm vs 125.6mm).
  • Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro has a better maximum aperture (f/2.4 vs f/3.5).
  • Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Fuji X) has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 27 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length60mm18-300mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1019
Optical Groups813
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.4f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/32
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent91-91mm27-450mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance27 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$649
Filter Size39mm67mm
Diameter64.5mm75mm
Length70.9mm125.6mm
Weight215g (7.6 oz)620g (1.37 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo