Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR vs Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for pro standard zoom and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Specs are the makers' published figures; some weights and filter sizes come from a lens database quoting them.
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR | Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-55mm | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 655 g | 525 g |
| Filter thread | Not verified | 67mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilisation | None named | Named in the model |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR covers 16-55mm and the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD covers 17-70mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is first-party (Fujifilm), so autofocus and in-camera corrections are the camera maker's own; the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is third-party — usually the value pick
- The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is 130 g lighter (525 g vs 655 g)
- The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD names optical stabilisation in its model and the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR does not, which matters most on a body without in-body stabilisation
Where to buy
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WRSee price on Amazon
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXDSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR and the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD?
The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a 16-55mm f/2.8 zoom, APS-C; the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a 17-70mm f/2.8 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Do the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR and Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).
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