Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm

Nikon
75 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

Users praise this 35mm f/1.4 lens for its sharpness, character, and value, especially for low-light and portrait work on Nikon Z cameras. While it shows some chromatic aberration and softness wide open, these imperfections are easily corrected in post and add a desirable "3D pop." The build quality is considered adequate, and autofocus speed is satisfactory. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a lens with character rather than clinical perfection.

Pros
  • Sharpness
  • Character and 3D pop
  • Great value for money
  • Excellent for low light
  • Good autofocus speed
Cons
  • Chromatic aberration wide open
  • Softness at f/1.4
  • Not as sharp as S-line lenses
  • Plastic build feel
  • No weather sealing
👍 Sharpness 4
👎 Chromatic aberration 3
👍 Character and rendering 3
👍 Value for money 2
🤔 Build quality 2
👍 Autofocus speed 2

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

75 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised for its compact size, versatile zoom range, and macro capability, making it an ideal travel companion. Users appreciate the optical stabilization and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though some note softness at extreme ends and a slow aperture. Overall, it's a solid all-in-one solution for outdoor and travel photography.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Versatile zoom range (28-200mm)
  • Macro capability
  • Effective optical stabilization
  • Convenient all-in-one travel lens
Cons
  • Soft at wide and telephoto ends
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Not ideal for low light without stabilization
  • Requires stopping down for sharpness
👍 Compactness 5
👍 Versatility 4
🤔 Image quality 4
👎 Aperture speed 4
👍 Stabilization 3
👍 Macro capability 2

Scores

Macro
Nikon
57
Panasonic
95
Portrait
Nikon
88
Panasonic
83
Budget
Nikon
69
Panasonic
86
Travel
Nikon
55
Panasonic
86
Landscape
Nikon
61
Panasonic
86
Video Cinema
Nikon
82
Panasonic
86
Professional
Nikon
77
Panasonic
80
Street
Nikon
75
Panasonic
79
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
59
Panasonic
77

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mmPanasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min35 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max35 mm200 mm
Elements1117
Groups913
Aspherical Elements11
ED Elements24★
CoatingSuper Integrated CoatingFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.4f/4
Min Aperturef/1.44-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountNikon ZL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.41 kg0.41 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSilent Wave MotorAutofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance270 mm140 mm★
Max Magnification0.18x0.5x★

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm

  • Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (77th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

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Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4 35mm Better at:

Portrait

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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