Olympus MC-20
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus MC-20 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 80 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 4 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | ZERO Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/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 | 0.15 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus MC-20
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (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
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.