Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
What Buyers Say
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
The Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users praise its lightweight build and versatile performance for portraits, street photography, and low-light conditions. A few note minor issues like vignetting at wide apertures, lack of image stabilization, and a plastic front ring, but overall it is highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive native lenses.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Plastic front ring
- Poor minimum focusing distance
- Flare wide open
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
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
| Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 33 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 33 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | multilayered coatings | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- 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 8 of 22 specs.
