Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm
The Panasonic Leica 50-200mm f/2.8-4 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid build quality. Users highlight its versatility for wildlife and landscape photography, with excellent image stabilization and smooth zoom/focus rings. A few note the weight and that the 100-400mm equivalent is not exact, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Excellent image stabilization
- Smooth zoom and focus rings
Cons
- Heavy for some users
- 100-400mm equivalent not exact
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Olympus
- Minor sharpness loss with 2x teleconverter
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 20 |
| Groups | 15 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4.0 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
