Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OISvs Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013) Starting from £399 new Best for Travel, everyday & family photography View Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
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Tamron Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Tamron Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019) Starting from £649 new Best for Landscape, architecture & astrophotography View Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel, Everyday & Family Photography — Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013): The standard zoom to start your Fujifilm X system — versatile, sharp, and with built-in OIS for handheld freedom.

Landscape, Architecture & Astrophotography — Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019): The compact f/2.8 ultra-wide for Sony FE — lightweight, weather-sealed, and optically excellent at a fraction of Sony's own G-Master price.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Quick take: The fujifilm xf 18-55mm f/2.8-4 r lm ois is the most affordable; only the tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 di iii rxd is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013)Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (2019)
Price £399 £649
Sensor f/2.8–4 (variable max aperture) f/2.8 (constant max aperture)
Video 35cm minimum focus distance 19cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet, ideal for video RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) linear motor
Stabilisation OIS (3.5 stops) — effective for handheld shooting None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate N/A —
Battery Life N/A —
Weight 310g 420g
Dimensions 65mm diameter × 70.4mm length 75.0 × 99.6mm
Weather Sealed No 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 Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OISTamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Travel
9.0
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Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Landscape —
9.0
Architecture —
9.0
Astrophotography —
9.0
Portrait —
4.0
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