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Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR vs Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Short answer
The Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR (200mm) and Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (150–500mm) are both super-telephoto lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR is the faster lens at f/2 against f/5–6.7 on the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD. Only the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR: 1 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR | Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Tamron |
| Focal length | 200mm | 150–500mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 300mm | 225–750mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/5–6.7 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | — |
| Linear motor | Yes | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Lens construction | 19 elements in 14 groups | — |
| Angle of view | 8.1° | — |
| Minimum focus | 1.8 m | — |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12× | — |
| Weight | 2265 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀122 mm | — |
| Length | 205.5 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀105 mm | — |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR
- Maximum aperture f/2 vs f/5–6.7
Reasons to choose the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- Longer reach 750 mm vs 300 mm
- Wider view 225 mm vs 300 mm
Both have optical stabilisation.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR | 300 mm | 6.7° | 1.2 m |
| Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | 225–750 mm | 9°–2.7° | 1.6–0.5 m |
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD gets 2.5× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR: whatever it points at fills 2.5× more of the frame edge to edge, or 6.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR you would have to walk about 60% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 16% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR | Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Average | Excellent |
| Sports | Excellent | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Poor | Average |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Poor | Poor |
| Walk around | Poor | Good |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Poor | Poor |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/2 it lets in 2.6 stops more than f/5–6.7 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
Choose the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 2.5× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR. At f/2 against f/5–6.7 it gathers 2.6 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which is better, the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR leads, 1 wins against 0. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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