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Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Short answer
The Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR (500mm) and Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (150–500mm) are both super-telephoto lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is the faster lens at f/5–6.7 against f/5.6 on the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR. Only the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD: 1 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Tamron |
| Focal length | 500mm | 150–500mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 750mm | 225–750mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5.6 | 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 | 21 elements in 14 groups | — |
| Special elements | 2 super ED and 5 ED elements | — |
| Angle of view | 3.3° | — |
| Minimum focus | 2.75 m | — |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | — |
| Weight | 1335 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀104.5 mm | — |
| Length | 255.5 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀95 mm | — |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
Nothing measurable in its favour.
Reasons to choose the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- Wider view 225 mm vs 750 mm
- Maximum aperture f/5–6.7 vs f/5.6
Both have optical stabilisation.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | 750 mm | 2.7° | 0.5 m |
| Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | 225–750 mm | 9°–2.7° | 1.6–0.5 m |
Both lenses frame essentially the same view, so the choice comes down to aperture, size and handling rather than reach.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR | Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sports | Poor | 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.
Common questions
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD. At f/5–6.7 against f/5.6 it gathers 0.3 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 XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR or the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
On measurable specs the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD leads, 1 wins against 0. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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