Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. 200mm
A 28-200mm full-frame zoom range combined with a 1:2 macro capability at just 413g makes this lens a uniquely versatile travel companion. Its 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 stabilization and dust/splash-resistant build ensure sharp, reliable handheld shooting in challenging conditions. This lens is best for travel and macro photographers who need a single, lightweight solution covering wide landscapes to detailed close-ups.
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/45 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 140 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. 200mm | 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 | 28-200mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/45 | 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) | 413 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. 200mm | 53.9 | 2.4 | 77.5 | 90.4 | 91.9 | 1.9 | 95.4 | 36.8 | 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 |