OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm
OM System
65 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
93 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Macro
Landscape
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | ZERO lens coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC AF System | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.76 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm0.057score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.092score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
