15/03/2026 5:51 am
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im so hyped for my japan trip next month but i cant decide on a single lens for my x-t5. torn between the tamron 18-300 for the zoom or the 17-70 f2.8 for low light stuff. budget is $750 max and i gotta pack light. which one is the better all-rounder for street and travel?
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15/03/2026 6:25 am
honestly I was pretty disappointed with the bulk of those Tamrons on the X-T5. If youre walking around Tokyo all day, youll really feel that weight.
- Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is way too front-heavy tho
- Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD feels kinda clunky I'd actually look for a used Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. Much better balance for street stuff.
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15/03/2026 6:55 am
> torn between the tamron 18-300 for the zoom or the 17-70 f2.8 for low light stuff. Coming back to this... I would suggest being cautious about buying brand new just for a single trip. Snagging a used Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Fujifilm X for under $600 was my best move last year. Make sure to test the zoom ring and glass for dust if you go second-hand. Tbh, it is basically the best way to stay under that $750 limit and still afford a few extra batteries.
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15/03/2026 5:51 am
Unfortunately, I had issues with the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD softness on that 40MP sensor. Get the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for actual sharpness instead.
