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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $899
VS
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R wins by 3
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lands at 88 and Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R at 91. That puts Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if…

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

Pick Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

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

Build

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Compared on the build sub-score

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 leads on build (94 vs 88).

Sharpness

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R leads on sharpness (91 vs 88).

Autofocus

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R leads on af (89 vs 87).

Value for money

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,499).

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 88
vs
91 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Score breakdown

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88
sharpness 88
af 87
build 94
value 84
Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
91
sharpness 91
af 89
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 versus Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — full spec comparison
Spec Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

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

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 vs Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

Which is better, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 worth the price? +

At $899, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Is Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R worth the price? +

At $1,499, Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R 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 build, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R? +

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R — leads on sharpness (91 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.