Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 75mm
What Buyers Say
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
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 75mm
The Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 lens receives high praise for its build quality, beautiful bokeh, and excellent value for money, especially for portrait and product photography. However, a significant negative review highlights severe customer service issues, including unresponsiveness and a defective unit with unusable image quality at wide apertures. While most users love the lens's performance and aesthetics, the poor warranty support is a major concern.
Pros
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact form factor
- Good autofocus speed
Cons
- Terrible customer service
- Defective unit issues
- No aperture ring
- Slow autofocus on some cameras
- Not weather-resistant
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4 | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | — |
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 (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 75mm
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.