Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
The Fuji XF 24mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, especially for travel and outdoor photography. Users highlight its sharpness, micro contrast, and weather sealing, though some note softness at wide apertures and mediocre indoor performance. A few reviewers find it less impressive compared to faster or wider alternatives, but overall it is considered a versatile and portable prime lens.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent sharpness and micro contrast
- Great for travel and outdoor photography
- Weather-sealed build
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Mediocre indoor performance
- Lacks manual focus switch
- Bokeh not as good as f/1.4 version
- Some find it less sharp than alternatives
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 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super EBC multi-layer coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 16 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- 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
Pricing
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
