Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon
82 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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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

Travel
Nikon
96
Panasonic
86
Landscape
Nikon
96
Panasonic
86
Macro
Nikon
85
Panasonic
95
Budget
Nikon
85
Panasonic
91
Video Cinema
Nikon
66
Panasonic
86
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
86
Panasonic
77
Portrait
Nikon
50
Panasonic
82
Professional
Nikon
71
Panasonic
80
Street
Nikon
67
Panasonic
79

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VRPanasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min18 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max140 mm200 mm
Elements1717
Groups1313
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements24★
CoatingMulti-CoatedFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperture22-40★f/4
Min Aperture3.5-6.34-7.1
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountNikon ZL-Mount
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.32 kg★0.41 kg
Filter Thread62 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typestepping motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm140 mm★
Max Magnification1:3★0.5x

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd 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

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

Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Better at:

TravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

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

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema