Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron
84 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R
OM System
56 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 40 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | fluorine-coated front element | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 170 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
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 VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD0.103score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R0.294score per dollar
OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
