Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
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7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
7Artisans
64 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
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | 7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm | 75 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %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 5 of 22 specs.