Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
This Fujifilm 80mm macro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and build quality. Users praise its versatility for food, portraits, and macro photography, with effective OIS enabling handheld use. A few note the manual focus requires practice, but the optical performance is widely considered outstanding.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness and contrast
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Versatile for macro, food, and portraits
- Beautiful build quality and craftsmanship
- Quick and responsive autofocus
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- Expensive for some users
- Shallow depth of field at close range
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 XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 80 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 80 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | 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 | 1.18 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average build (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
