Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R vs Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 173 g lighter (112 g vs 285 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.5 m
- You want a compact lens: 50 mm vs 80 mm long
Pick the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III if
- You need more reach: 150mm vs 42mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R | Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
14-42mm
|
14-150mm
|
| Weight |
112 g
lighter
|
285 g
|
| Length |
50 mm
shorter
|
80 mm
|
| Diameter |
57 mm
slimmer
|
64 mm
|
| Filter thread |
37 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 7 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2014
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R: a standard zoom lens with a 14-42mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
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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