Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Panasonic
85 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm
Tamron
75 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Street
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. | Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | — | BBAR-G2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 0.85 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | 5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:2.6 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.