Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye 4mm
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 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
Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye 4mm
The Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens receives mixed feedback. One verified user reports a critical autofocus bug that requires a camera reset to fix, and incompatibility with Canon VR Utility for equirectangular conversion. Another verified owner finds it a good, affordable, lightweight alternative to the Canon R5 setup with autofocus. A third unverified user praises it for VR video, calling it a 10/10 purchase for wedding videography.
Pros
- Affordable alternative to R5 setup
- Lightweight design
- Autofocus capability
- Great for VR video
- Good for wedding videography
Cons
- Frequent autofocus loss requiring camera reset
- Incompatible with Canon VR Utility
- Limited compatibility (only R7 confirmed)
- No screw-on ND filter options
- Autofocus only on left lens subject
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye 4mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 4 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 4 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Air Sphere Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 31 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 201 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:33.33★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye 4mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
No current pricing available
Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye 4mm
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
