Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L

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

Tamron · 2014

14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III

f/3.5285 g

Full specs

Olympus

M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L

f/3.5133 g

Full specs

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

You need more reach: 150mm vs 42mm at the long end

Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 152 g lighter (133 g vs 285 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.5 m
You want a compact lens: 43.5 mm vs 80 mm long

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L
	Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III	Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 L
Brand	Tamron	Olympus
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	14-150mm	14-42mm
Weight	285 g	133 g lighter
Length	80 mm	43.5 mm shorter
Diameter	64 mm	62 mm slimmer
Filter thread	52 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.5 m	0.25 m closer
Max magnification	0.26× larger	0.24×
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	17 elements / 13 groups	9 elements / 8 groups
Released	2014	not listed

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

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