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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II vs Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III
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Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II

SuperZoom | Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
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Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III

SuperZoom | Micro Four Thirds

Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III
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Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II vs Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II and Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III, two SuperZoom lenses from Olympus and Tamron. Both cameras have the same focal range of 14-150mm but different max apertures: Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II has a max aperture of F4.0 - F5.6 while the Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III has a max aperture of F3.5 - F5.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II Key Specs

  • 14-150mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 284g.
  • Diameter: 64mm
  • Length: 83mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.5m
  • Max Magnification:0.22x
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Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III Key Specs

  • 14-150mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format:
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 285g.
  • Diameter: 64mm
  • Length: 80mm
  • Min Focus Distance:5m
  • Max Magnification:26x
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Reasons to choose Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II over Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III
Max Aperture - Tele 5.6 vs 5.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Weight 284g vs 285g 1g lighter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.5m vs 5m can focus closer to the subject
Reasons to choose Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III over Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II
Max Aperture - Wide 3.5 vs 4 Wider aperture at wide end
Length 80mm vs 83mm 3mm shorter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 58mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification 26x vs 0.22x higher magnification better for close-up shots
Common Weaknesses of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II and Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II vs Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Olympus ED 14-150mm F4-5.6 II Tamron 14-150mm f3.5-5.8 III
Brand Olympus Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds FourThirds
Focal Range 14-150mm 14-150mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) No Zoom
Power Zoom No -
Zoom Lock No Yes
Zoom Ratio 10.7X 10.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4.0 - F5.6 F3.5 - F5.8
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 15 17
Optical Groups 11 13
Special Elements DSA, aspherical, ED, and 3 HR elements 1 Low Dispersion glass element, 2 Anomalous Dispersion glass elements, 2 Molded-Glass Aspherical elements, 1 Hybrid Aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.5m 5m
Max Magnification 0.22X 26X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale No Unknown
DoF Scale No Unknown
Distance Scale No Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 284g 285g
Diameter 64mm 64mm
Length 83mm 80mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 58mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied No Yes
Hood Code LH-61C Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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