Tamron 14 150mm f 3 5 5 8 di iii vs panasonic 14 140mm f 3 5 5 6?

Both are Micro Four Thirds travel zooms that start at 14mm, so the choice comes down to reach and how they handle when you zoom in.

The Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III reaches further, to 150mm, and frames like a 28-300mm on full frame. It has autofocus but no stabilisation, and it's discontinued, so you'd be looking at used copies.

The Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II stops at 140mm and is a touch brighter at the long end, at f/5.6 against the Tamron's f/5.8. I haven't written up its full specs yet, so check that page before you decide on stabilisation or which bodies it suits.

If you want more reach for wildlife or sport, the Tamron is the one to look at. If you mostly shoot general travel, the difference is small. For help picking a focal range, see the focal length guide.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.