Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 Macro lens is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, bright aperture, and solid build quality, making it a favorite for macro and portrait photography. Users note its compact size and splash-proof design, but many find the autofocus slow and prone to hunting, often treating it as a manual-focus lens. While it delivers stunning image quality with minimal chromatic aberration, its 1:2 magnification ratio and telephoto equivalence on 4/3 cameras limit its versatility for group shots or walk-around use.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Bright f/2 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Compact size
- Splash and dust proof
Cons
- Slow autofocus
- AF hunts frequently
- Not true 1:1 macro
- Lens hood blocks manual focus when reversed
- Telephoto equivalence limits group shots
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
| Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | HD Anti-Reflection | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 648 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.52x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
