The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD 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. Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is the longer of the two lenses at 194mm. The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R with a length of 133mm, is 61mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R's 75mm 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 70-300 F4-5.6 R weighs 580g, which means it is 750g (56%) lighter than the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD which has a weight of 1330g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has the Pentax KAF 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 Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R has a focal range of 70-300mm and
4.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
105-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.
