Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Canon
91 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

Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

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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

Budget
Canon
96
Panasonic
90
Macro
Canon
75
Panasonic
96
Landscape
Canon
82
Panasonic
90
Video Cinema
Canon
89
Panasonic
86
Professional
Canon
87
Panasonic
81
Travel
Canon
78
Panasonic
86
Portrait
Canon
85
Panasonic
83
Wildlife Sports
Canon
81
Panasonic
77
Street
Canon
77
Panasonic
80

Specifications

Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USMPanasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min24 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max105 mm200 mm
Elements417
Groups1413
Aspherical Elements4★1
ED Elements14★
CoatingAir Sphere Coating (ASC), fluorine coatingsFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/4
Min Aperturef/44-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades10★9
Build
MountCanon EFL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.70 kg0.41 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeRing-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM)★Autofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance105 mm★140 mm
Max Magnification0.24x0.5x★

Pros & Cons

Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

  • Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Pricing

Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Better at:

BudgetProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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

MacroStreetTravelLandscape

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