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Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III vs Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.

Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 20 g lighter (285 g vs 305 g)
  • You need more reach: 150mm vs 35mm at the long end
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.17× maximum magnification

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S. if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • You want a wider view: 12mm vs 14mm at the wide end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III does not
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.5 m
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2014

Spec differences

15 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III and the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.
Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.
Brand
Tamron
Panasonic
Type
Zoom
Wide Zoom
Format
Full frame
not listed
Focal length
14-150mm
12-35mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
285 g lighter
305 g
Length
80 mm
73.8 mm shorter
Diameter
64 mm slimmer
67.6 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
58 mm
Min focus distance
0.5 m
0.25 m closer
Max magnification
0.26× larger
0.17×
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
17 elements / 13 groups
14 elements / 9 groups
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
Released
2014
2017
1 identical spec hidden: mount. Show all
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both

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.

Our notes

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.

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