Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III vs Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 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: 370 g lighter (285 g vs 655 g)
- You want a wider view: 14mm vs 50mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.75 m
- You want a compact lens: 80 mm vs 132 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 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 need more reach: 200mm vs 150mm at the long 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 prefer a newer design: released 2018 vs 2014
Spec differences
15 differences| Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
14-150mm
|
50-200mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
285 g
lighter
|
655 g
|
| Length |
80 mm
shorter
|
132 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
slimmer
|
76 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.75 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
larger
|
0.25×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 13 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2014
|
2018
|
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- 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 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S.
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