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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $899
VS
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD wins by 2
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,899
Specdex verdict

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR lands at 90 and Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD at 92. That puts Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sharpness

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD leads on sharpness (92 vs 90).

Autofocus

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD leads on af (91 vs 89).

Value for money

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,899).

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR 90
vs
92 Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Score breakdown

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR
90
sharpness 90
af 89
build 94
value 84
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR versus Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — full spec comparison
Spec Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR vs Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Which is better, Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR worth the price? +

At $899, Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.

Is Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD worth the price? +

At $1,899, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.

Does Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — leads on sharpness (92 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — leads on af (91 vs 89). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.