Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised as a compact, versatile travel companion, with users loving its lightweight design, macro capability, and effective stabilization. Many reviewers highlight its convenience for all-in-one shooting, especially on trips, and note that the slow aperture is a minor trade-off for the portability. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly soft at the wide and telephoto ends, especially compared to a higher-end Olympus lens, which tempers the overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Effective image stabilization
- Macro capability as a bonus
- Great for travel and walkaround
Cons
- Soft at wide and telephoto ends
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Not as sharp as higher-end lenses
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
The Nikon 18-300mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, replacing multiple lenses with a single 16.7x zoom. Users highlight excellent clarity, fast performance, and effective vibration reduction, though they note it is heavy and expensive. Build quality is solid, and close-focus capability is a bonus. The main drawbacks are weight and the need for a good camera body to balance it.
Pros
- Excellent clarity and sharpness
- Fast performance and speed
- Effective vibration reduction (VR II)
- Versatile 16.7x zoom range (18-300mm)
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy weight (over 2 lbs)
- High price
- No tripod mount on lens
- Requires good camera body for balance
- Large filter size (77mm) increases cost
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 19 |
| Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.