Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 50mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 50mm
The Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 WR is widely praised for its stunning optical quality, producing sharp, contrasty images with beautiful bokeh. Many users consider it an ideal portrait lens, though some note its autofocus is not the fastest and the lens is not weather-sealed on all versions. A few reviewers reported issues with build quality, including dust inside the lens, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid all-metal build quality
Cons
- No weather sealing on some versions
- Audible autofocus motor noise
- Aperture ring easily bumped
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 50mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.