Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD vs Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 17-70mm | 15-45mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD covers 17-70mm and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ covers 15-45mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is first-party (Fujifilm) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXDSee price on Amazon
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD and the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is 17-70mm f/2.8 zoom, APS-C; the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Which is better in low light, the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD or the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ?
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5-5.6 of the other.
Do the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD and Fujifilm XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 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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