Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm

Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm

Brightin Star
73 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm

92 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Users highlight its suitability for both photography and video, with many noting a significant upgrade from previous lenses. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when the lens is off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior. Overall, this lens is highly recommended for professionals seeking top-tier image quality.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness
  • Fast and snappy autofocus
  • Great low-light performance
  • Excellent for video
  • Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
  • Internal movement when off (normal)
  • Not parfocal
  • Focus-by-wire system
👍 Image quality 6
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 2
👍 Video suitability 2
🤔 Build quality 5
👎 Internal movement concerns 4

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
95
Brightin Star
64
Budget
Panasonic
90
Brightin Star
59
Travel
Panasonic
86
Brightin Star
39
Landscape
Panasonic
86
Brightin Star
30
Video Cinema
Panasonic
86
Brightin Star
55
Portrait
Panasonic
83
Brightin Star
72
Professional
Panasonic
80
Brightin Star
45
Street
Panasonic
79
Brightin Star
57
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
77
Brightin Star
43

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mmBrightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
Optics
Typezoomwide-angle
Focal Length Min28 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm35 mm
Elements176
Groups134
Aspherical Elements1★—
ED Elements4★—
CoatingFluorine coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/1.7
Min Aperture4-7.1f/1.7
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades910★
Build
MountL-MountFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.41 kg0.33 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm43 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusAutofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops6.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm35 mm★
Max Magnification0.5x★—

Pros & Cons

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)

Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm

  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports