The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is the longer of the two lenses at 315mm. The Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 with a length of 258mm, is 57mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a larger diameter of 106mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's 99mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R weighs 1605g, which means it is 405g (20%) lighter than the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 which has a weight of 2010g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 is also available in Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150-600mm but while Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the fastest aperture of
F5.6-8, the Tamron 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2's widest aperture value is
F5-6.3.
