OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm
The OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens is praised for its compact size, weather sealing, and fast f/1.4 aperture, making it a versatile walk-around lens for Micro Four Thirds users. However, some reviewers note purple fringing when shooting wide open into the sun and a lack of a manual focus clutch, which is a minor drawback for some. Overall, it delivers sharp images with good build quality, though a few expected even sharper performance at f/1.4.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent weather sealing
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Purple fringing wide open against sun
- No manual focus clutch
- Sharpness at f/1.4 not bitingly sharp
- Chromatic aberration issues noted
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | ZERO coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 249 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:9 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko 20mm F1.4 PRO 20mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
