Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
90 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 19 |
| Groups | 11 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.67 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm★ | 220 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
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)
Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm wins 4 specs while Tamron Di III VC 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD wins 2.