Sigma Contemporary 351975 56mm
Sigma
65 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 351975 56mm
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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
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 351975 56mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | standard | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm G | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 56 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 351975 56mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- 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
Sigma Contemporary 351975 56mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
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Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
