OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm
OM System
74 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | ZERO coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
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
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 6 of 21 specs.