Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Panasonic
85 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron
84 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. | Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 13 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | — | fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:3.8 |
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 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)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. wins 4 specs while Tamron Di III VXD 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD wins 3.