§ 03 Head to head

Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR vs Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Fujifilm 150–600mm f/5.6-8 has a longer reach. Tamron 150–500mm f/5-6.7 has a brighter maximum aperture.

The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is a 150–600mm f/5.6-8 zoom, and the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is a 150–500mm f/5-6.7 zoom. On paper the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR better than the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?

  • Longer reach (600mm vs 500mm)
  • 120 g lighter (1605 g vs 1725 g)
  • Has a physical aperture ring
  • More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
  • Newer design (2022 vs 2021)

Why is the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD better than the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR?

  • Brighter maximum aperture (f/5-6.7 vs f/5.6-8)
  • 105 mm shorter (209.6 mm vs 314.5 mm long)
  • Focuses 180 cm closer (0.6 m vs 2.4 m)
  • Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?

By use
  • wildlife For wildlife photography, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
  • sports For sports photography, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
  • portrait For portrait photography, the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has the edge: its f/5-6.7 aperture gathers more light than f/5.6-8.
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Specification

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SpecificationFujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WRTamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Focal length150–600mm 150–500mm
Maximum aperturef/5.6-8 f/5-6.7 ◆
Minimum aperturef/22 f/22
Lens typeSuper telephoto zoom lens Zoom lens
FormatAPS-C Full frame
Weight1,605 g (3.54 lbs) ◆1725 g
Dimensions99 mm (diameter) x 314.5 mm (length) 209.6 x 93 mm
Minimum focusing distance2.4 m (7.9 feet) 0.6 m ◆
Maximum magnification0.24x —
Image stabilizationYes (Optical Image Stabilization) Yes
Weather sealingYes Yes
Aperture ringYes No
Aperture blades9 (rounded) ◆7
Optical construction24 elements in 17 groups (includes 3 ED and 4 super ED elements) 25 elements / 16 groups
Filter size82 mm 82 mm
Lens mountFujifilm X Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X
Released2022 2021
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Size

Drawn to relative scale
  • A · Fujifilm
  • B · Tamron
  • 314.5 × 99 mm
  • 209.6 × 93 mm

The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 105 mm longer and 120 g lighter than the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.

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Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

Enallagma cyathigerum
Enallagma cyathigerum by orlovsn
Calopteryx virgo
Calopteryx virgo by orlovsn
Swallow
Swallow by orlovsn
Young swallow
Young swallow by orlovsn

Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Vuelta
Vuelta by Guillermo Relaño
9M--AJL
9M--AJL by MarkP51
F-HTYD
F-HTYD by MarkP51
Japanese macaque - Pairi Daiza
Japanese macaque - Pairi Daiza by ML | Photography
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Video reviews

4 on YouTube
Video thumbnail for Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR review 1
Video thumbnail for Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR review 2
Video thumbnail for Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD review 1
Video thumbnail for Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD review 2
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Questions

Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD opens to f/5-6.7, against f/5.6-8 on the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR.
Which is lighter, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR weighs 1605 g, 120 g less than the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (1725 g).
Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD focuses down to 0.6 m, against 2.4 m for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR.
Do the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR and the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD have image stabilization?
Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.
Is the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD better for wildlife photography?
For wildlife photography, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
Is the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500 mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD better for sports photography?
For sports photography, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
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