Good IQ, fast focussing, handsome body. However, I returned it as Tamron does not provide lens correction profiles nor was LightRoom able to automatically get the distortion data from the M43 metadata.

Micro Four Thirds users have a large selection of lenses at their disposal, given that they can use both Panasonic and Olympus glass. But the Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 is a great alternative.

Over the past few years, mirrorless compact system cameras have dramatically changed the landscape in the photographic equipment market. The likes of Fujifilm, OlympusPanasonic and Sony have built up compelling alternatives for photographers tired of dealing with the size and weight of DSLRs, but...

A good product which compares well with the marques.The slight rattle at startup & switchoff is normal. Slightly overpriced when compared with Tamron's aps-c offerings, hence 4 stars. Good that it takes 52mm. filters.A perfect holiday lens.Balances well on Lumix G series or Olympus Em1 etc.

Andy Westlake tests the only third-party zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras

Over the past few years, mirrorless compact system cameras have dramatically changed the landscape in the photographic equipment market. The likes of Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony have built up compelling alternatives for photographers tired of dealing with the size and weight of DSLRs, but...

The Tamron 14-150 zoom is very useful to me when I am walking around, travelling, etc. as I can adjust my view from wide angle to telepoto without having to change lenses. The lens itself is very convenient to use.

This 10.7x zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras, sports a compact, lightweight design and is available in black or silver finishes. The angle of view covered by this lens is roughly equivalent to a 28-300mm lens used on a 35mm format camera and the lens costs around ￡390.

The Tamron 14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III is a love it or loathe it kind of lens for Micro Four Thirds shooters. On the one hand, when scrutinising images at 100% magnification, there some quite obvious issues with the image quality.

This 10.7x zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras, sports a compact, lightweight design and is available in black or silver finishes. The angle of view covered by this lens is roughly equivalent to a 28-300mm lens used on a 35mm format camera and the lens costs around ￡390.

Good sharpness for a superzoom lens; Versatile 10.7x zoom range; Quick autofocus; Good build quality; Compact and lightweight

Dark corners at 14mm (when shooting raw; An optically stabilised version will tempt more owners of Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras