Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

★★★★★ 4.5 (12)

Weighing just 413g, the 28-200mm f/4-7.1 zoom offers full-frame coverage with 1:2 maximum magnification and a 5.5-inch minimum focus distance for genuine macro capability. 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 stabilization and a weather-sealed body support sharp handheld shooting in rain or dust. This lens is ideal for macro photographers and lightweight travel shooters who need a single optic that excels at close-ups and landscapes.

Focal length 28-200mm
Aperture 45
Mount L-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 413 g
af type Autofocus
lens type zoom
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm lens
54 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong optical (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong macro (90th percentile) 90th

Cons

  • Below average aperture (2th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (3th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (22th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (35th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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75/100Our AI sentiment read▲5medium confidence · 10 sources · Jun 2026
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 55.1
Bokeh 2.9
Build 73.5
Macro 89.6
Optical 90.9
Aperture 2.2
User Sentiment 22.3
Versatility 95.6
Social Proof 34.9
Stabilization 99.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type zoom
Focal Length Min 28
Focal Length Max 200
Elements 17
Groups 13
Aspherical Elements 1
ED Elements 4
Coating Multi-Coated

Aperture

Max Aperture 45
Min Aperture 4
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount L-Mount
Format full-frame
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization Yes
Stabilization Stops 6.5

Focus

Min Focus Distance 140
Max Magnification 1:2

vs Competition

Spec Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Sony E SELP16502
Focal Length 28-200mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 16-85mm 18-135mm 16-50mm
Max Aperture 45 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/3.5
Mount L-Mount Sony E Fuji X Nikon F Canon EF-S Sony E
Stabilization true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false false false true
Weight (g) 413 615 92 59 515 107
AF Type Autofocus HLA VXD linear motor AF-S STM Autofocus
Lens Type zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm 55.12.973.589.690.92.222.395.634.999.4
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 55.186.557.786.798.979.8099.67899
Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.27896.288.673.579.830.399.283.280.7
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare 55.17898.559.964.279.881.494.288.192.3
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 867845.83379.179.80967892.3
Sony E SELP16502 Compare 55.17897.634.963.279.8083.57880.7

Usage Scores

Macro (86.4)Overall (54.2)Budget (50.1)Street (45.8)Travel (71.7)Portrait (31.4)Landscape (76.4)Professional (59.9)Video Cinema (49.5)Wildlife Sports (67.5)

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