OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
69 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
Tamron
69 Overall Score
Scores
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 25 |
| Groups | 11 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5 | 6★ |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:3.1★ |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.042score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm0.050score per dollar
Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO wins 5 specs while Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm wins 3.
