Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
This 50mm f1.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially with Lumix cameras. Users find it a great value for low-light photography and video, with many calling it a must-have in any kit. The only minor note is that it's a standard prime, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Excellent autofocus
- Great for low light
- Good value for money
Cons
- Standard prime lens limitations
Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 150-500mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to native telephoto zooms. Many users appreciate the extra reach and image quality, though the weight is a common concern, especially for handheld use. Some reviewers note trade-offs in low-light performance and stabilization, and a few report compatibility issues with teleconverters or defective copies.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Extra reach over 100-400mm
- Effective image stabilization (VC)
Cons
- Heavy for handheld use
- Average low-light performance
- Stabilization not as good as native lenses
- No teleconverter compatibility
- Some copies may be defective
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 25 |
| Groups | 11 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 1.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:3.1 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
