Product Comparison: Tamron AF 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14‑150mm F4‑5.6 II
General Specifications
Brand
Tamron
Olympus
Model
AF 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III
M.Zuiko Digital ED 14‑150mm F4‑5.6 II
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Tamron has expanded the possibilities of the Micro Four Thirds system with a 14-150mm zoom lens. This 10.7X zoom weighs only 285g (10.1oz) and has a compact form factor that accepts a 52mm diameter filter.
This M.ZUIKO Digital ED 14-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 II lens from OLYMPUS is a high-powered 10.7x zoom for all your needs: from wide-angle to telephoto. Packed in a compact, light-weight design, it eliminates the need to constantly change lenses – leaving you to quickly catch the perfect photo opportunity.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
4 /f
Minimum Focal Length
14 millimeters
14 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
150 millimeters
150 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Tamron AF 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III Zoom Lens
- The lens is sharp across the frame and the colour rendering is very good.
- The imaging performance is amazingly good for a travel zoom!
- Good build quality and imaging performance.
- The focus works very quickly and accurately. Great focal length.
- Ideal lens for travel. Great range of focal length.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14‑150mm F4‑5.6 II Universal Zoom Lens
- Extremely wide zoom range, from 14mm all the way to 150mm.
- Good image sharpness.
- For a superzoom, this lens is quite sharp.
- Excellent lens in every way! Optically very sharp across full aperture and zoom range.
- Aperture only opens to F/4.0.
Size & Weight
Height
2.5 in.
2.5 in.
Width
2.5 in.
2.5 in.
Depth
3.16 in.
3.3 in.
Weight
10.1 oz.
10 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Tamron AF 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III Zoom Lens
- The build quality is very good and has good size.
- The lens is robust and the size is pleasantly small in system camera style.
- The lens makes a very valuable impression and fits well in the hand. Great size.
- Very light, sturdy, complete with lens hood, has zoom lock.
- Very compact design. Highly recommend.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14‑150mm F4‑5.6 II Universal Zoom Lens
- The weight is good, and it came with a hood!
- It's lightweight and compact size.
- The Olympus is a great size and weight.
- The photos are very sharp, is lightweight and very well made.
- This lens seems solid while being compact and lightweight.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
19.7 in.
19.7 in.
Field Of View
75°22' - 8°15'
75° - 8.2°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Tamron AF 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III Zoom Lens
- Nice smooth zooming action.
- The zoom and focus rings run smoothly even after frequent use.
- Focus is quick, fast, precise and surprisingly quiet.
- The lens is fantastic, amazing definition even at 150mm.
- Good focus, a zoom of 10, good at short distances.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14‑150mm F4‑5.6 II Universal Zoom Lens
- The focus is quick and silent as well making it a good video lens.
- The zoom and focus rings turn smoothly.
- It's focus speed is pretty fast, it focuses very close.
- Sharp pictures, fast focus all for a reasonable price.
- This lens takes very good images!
Features
Brand Compatibility
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Sensor Type Compatibility
Four Thirds
Four Thirds
Lens Groups and Elements
17 Elements in 13 Groups
15 Elements in 11 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
52 millimeters
58 millimeters
Extras
Hybrid aspherical elements, AD (Anomalous Dispersion), LD (Low Dispersion), Zoom Lock (ZL) Mechanism
ZERO coating, High-Speed Imager AF, Weatherproof, MSC (Movie and Still Compatible)
What customers say about "Features"
Tamron AF 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III Zoom Lens
- Good that it takes 52mm filters.
- A flexible, mid-range zoom lens for the enthusiastic amateur.
- A great lens, works well with my Panasonic G-3.
- The lens is very well made, it focuses quickly on an Olympus OM-D and it looks good.
- Image quality is good enough for the price.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14‑150mm F4‑5.6 II Universal Zoom Lens
- It is very durable, well constructed.
- The quality is pretty good for the price.
- This lens balances nicely on my E-M10.
- Full time manual is a nice feature.
- Focusing is quite snappy and highly accurate.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
599.99 $
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