Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto
A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 70-200mm zoom range paired with an 11-blade diaphragm delivers strong low-light performance and smooth bokeh for subject isolation. Its optical design uses two UED and three ED elements to suppress aberrations, while the weather-sealed build operates down to -14°F and the bundled kit adds filters and a backpack. This lens is best for event photographers and videographers needing stabilized, quiet autofocus with minimal focus breathing on L-mount bodies.
Focal length 70-200mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount L-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 4722 g
lens type telephoto
51 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average build (0th percentile)
- Below average optical (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 4.7 kg / 10.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-200mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 4722 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto | 53.9 | 82.1 | 0.2 | 83.7 | 20.2 | 84.2 | 79.4 | 39.8 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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