Fujifilm
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR — 150–600mm f/5.6-8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Tamron
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Fujifilm X Mount
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — 150–500mm f/5-6.7 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 2.1 years newer.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Wins
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
Wins
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has lower Min focus distance (60 cm vs 240 cm)
- B150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has lower Length (209.6 mm vs 314.5 mm)
- B150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has higher Max magnification (0.32 × vs 0.24 ×)
- B150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/6.7 vs f/8)
- B150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/5 vs f/5.6)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
⌀99 × 315 mm
1605 g (3.54 lb / 56.61 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
⌀93 × 210 mm
1710 g (3.77 lb / 60.32 oz)
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 105mm longer and 6mm wider than 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR is 105 g lighter than 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 ED, 4 Super ED
- ✓
Weight
1605 g vs 1710 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Hybrid Aspherical, LD, BBAR-G2
- ✓
Min focus distance
60 cm vs 240 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
209.6 mm vs 314.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/6.7 vs f/8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
93 mm vs 99 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR and 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.