Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
56 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.125score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R0.297score per dollar
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
