Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
Rokinon
82 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
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
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Street
Professional
Portrait
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | UMC | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 128 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.33★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon RK8518 85mm F1.8 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.