Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega 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 need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 175 g lighter (285 g vs 460 g)
- You need more reach: 150mm vs 140mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S. if
- 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
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III | Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
14-150mm
|
14-140mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
285 g
lighter
|
460 g
|
| Length |
80 mm
shorter
|
84 mm
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2014
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, min focus distance, optical design. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Min focus distance
- 0.5 m both
- Optical design
- 17 elements / 13 groups 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 Vario HD 14-140mm F4-5.8 Mega O.I.S.
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