Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon
75 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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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
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.53 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.40 m | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
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: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
