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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ vs Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ is lighter by 74g.
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ goes wider (12mm vs 14mm).
  • Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III reaches further (150mm vs 50mm).
Specification comparison
Spec M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
Brand Olympus Tamron
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Type Zoom Zoom
Focal length 12-50mm (wider) 14-150mm
Max aperture f/3.5 f/3.5
Weight g 211 (lighter) 285
Filter mm 52 52
Length mm 83.0 80.0
Diameter mm 57.0 64.0
Min focus m 0.2 (closer focusing) 0.5
Format n/a full-frame

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ

A weather-resistant power-zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds with a macro mode. It weighs about 211 g, takes 52mm filters and covers 24-100mm in full-frame terms.

Pros

  • Dust and splash resistant
  • Electronic zoom lever
  • Macro mode
  • Light at 211 g

Cons

  • Slow aperture
  • Image quality below Pro lenses
  • Electronic zoom speed is coarse

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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