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Is the Panny 14-140 worth $150 more than the Oly 14-150?

Started Dec 5, 2015 | Discussions thread
alcelc
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Re: Is the Panny 14-140 worth $150 more than the Oly 14-150?

Karin115 wrote:

No-one mentioned the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
As I was also looking for a new allround lens, this one came along my search on the internet.
How do you guys think about the quality of this lens compared to the Oly II and Panasonic
power ios version?
Is it to be considered?

It depends on what camera are you using. For non IBIS body (any panny exclude GX7/8), it would not be a perfect fit especially for the long end (eq to 280mm ~ 300mm in FF) on handheld.

When launched, IICR Tamron did not has significant cost advantage over than Oly's offer. So, I just wonder who would appreciate it unless it has much better optics (but seems not). If a 3rd party lens does not has any selling point (like its superzooms that CaNikon doesn't has) or price advantage, how could it compete in the market?

A few user's reports on this lens upon its launch. A search on this forum might find them.

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