Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.57 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Dual phase linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 204 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:1 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP AFB005NII-700 17-50mm offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 20 specs.