Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VXD 50-400mm
Tamron
85 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VXD 50-400mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 24 | 14 |
| Groups | 18 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.15 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 249 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.3x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VXD 50-400mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (28th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VXD 50-400mm0.056score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
