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
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
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Street
Specifications
| Canon L-Series EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 105 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 4 | 17 |
| Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating (ASC), fluorine coatings | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM)★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 105 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.24x | 0.5x★ |
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)
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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.
