Landscape, Architecture & Travel — XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR (2023): The definitive ultra-wide zoom for Fujifilm — weather-sealed, OIS-equipped, and covers a range no prime can match.
Wedding, Travel & General Purpose — Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021): The best-value standard zoom for Sony FE — constant f/2.8, fast VXD AF, and weather sealing for far less than the Sony FE 24-70mm GM II.
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Quick take: The tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 di iii vxd g2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR (2023) | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £699 |
| Sensor | f/4 (constant max aperture) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 24cm minimum focus distance | 18cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Stepping motor AF — quiet and accurate | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop OIS (up to 7 stops combined with body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 385g | 540g |
| Dimensions | 78mm diameter × 87.6mm length | 75.8 × 117.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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