Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm
The Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, minimal distortion, and superb build quality, making it a top choice for landscape and astrophotography. Users highlight its excellent micro-contrast and flat field, though some note sample variation issues and vignetting wide open. A few concerns about weather sealing and fungus development were raised, but overall it is considered a high-performance manual focus lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Minimal distortion and CA
- Superb build quality
- Excellent micro-contrast
- Flat field
Cons
- Sample variation issues
- Vignetting wide open
- Weather sealing concerns
- Fungus development reported
- Expensive
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
Scores
Specifications
| Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | ZEISS T anti-reflective coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Milvus 18mm f/2.8 ZE 18mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.