Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
What Buyers Say
Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
User reviews for this 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 lens are extremely mixed. While some praise its value, versatility, and sharpness for event photography, multiple verified buyers report severe autofocus problems, making it unusable for video and unreliable for stills. Defects like flickering zoom and vignetting are also mentioned, though firmware updates have fixed some issues.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Versatile zoom range for events
- Sharp image quality
- Good build quality
- Effective for portrait photography
Cons
- Unusable autofocus for video
- Unreliable autofocus for stills
- Defective copies reported
- Vignetting issues
- Zoom flickering with hyper zoom
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 17 |
| Groups | 18 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 4 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 16-22★ | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 2-2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.31 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.7★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
