Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 vs Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

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Olympus

M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

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Tamron

14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

Verdict at a glance

Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 is lighter by 130g.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 goes wider (9mm vs 14mm).
Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III reaches further (150mm vs 18mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6	14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
Brand	Olympus	Tamron
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	9-18mm (wider)	14-150mm
Max aperture	f/4.0	f/3.5 (faster)
Weight g	155 (lighter)	285
Length mm	50.0	80.0
Min focus m	0.25 (closer focusing)	0.5
Format	n/a	full-frame
Filter mm	n/a	52
Diameter mm	n/a	64.0

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

A tiny, collapsible 18-36mm-equivalent wide zoom for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 155 g. It focuses as close as 0.25 m.

Pros

Tiny and light at about 155 g
Collapsible when not in use
Close focus 0.25 m
Takes 52mm filters

Cons

Variable aperture
Not weather sealed

Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

A 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 full-frame superzoom lens, the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

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