Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO 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.
Tamron
14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III is lighter by 595g.
- Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III goes wider (14mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO | 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Tamron |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 40-150mm | 14-150mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Weight g | 880 | 285 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 52 |
| Length mm | 160.0 | 80.0 |
| Diameter mm | 79.0 | 64.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.7 | 0.5 (closer focusing) |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
A weather-sealed 80-300mm-equivalent telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 880 g, takes 72mm filters and supports Olympus teleconverters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed build
- Teleconverter support
- Manual-focus clutch
Cons
- Not stabilized itself
- Heavier than other MFT lenses
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.