Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R
Olympus
63 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (67th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R0.188score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.080score per dollar
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f:4.0-5.6 R offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
