The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 145mm. The Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 with a length of 100mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 and the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 weighs 500g, which means it is 600g (54%) lighter than the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD which has a weight of 1100g.
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD has a focal range of 15-30mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 48mm .
