Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm

Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm

Fujifilm
72 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron
100 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Fujifilm
79
Tamron
97
Macro
Fujifilm
69
Tamron
95
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
90
Tamron
82
Professional
Fujifilm
89
Tamron
85
Landscape
Fujifilm
72
Tamron
87
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
78
Tamron
85
Portrait
Fujifilm
85
Tamron
81
Street
Fujifilm
78
Tamron
83
Travel
Fujifilm
61
Tamron
81

Specifications

Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mmTamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min8 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max16 mm300 mm
Elements1920
Groups1413
Aspherical Elements4★3
ED Elements6★2
CoatingNano-GI (Gradient Index) coatingfluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/4
Min Aperturef/2.84-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountFujifilm XSony E
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.25 kg0.59 kg★
Filter Thread88 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motorVXD linear motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm190 mm★
Max Magnification0.1x1:3.8★

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average build (23rd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (30th 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 is €658 cheaper (1.8x less).

Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm0.049score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.122score per dollar

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.5x better value for money

Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm

Amazon.it
€1,479

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Amazon.it
€821

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm Better at:

PortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

Also Consider

Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
90 €730
E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
90 €820
NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
83 €890
View Details & Prices: Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm View Details & Prices: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD