Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm
What Buyers Say
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 as a compact, versatile travel companion, with users loving its lightweight design, macro capability, and effective stabilization. Many reviewers highlight its convenience for all-in-one shooting, especially on trips, and note that the slow aperture is a minor trade-off for the portability. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly soft at the wide and telephoto ends, especially compared to a higher-end Olympus lens, which tempers the overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Effective image stabilization
- Macro capability as a bonus
- Great for travel and walkaround
Cons
- Soft at wide and telephoto ends
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Not as sharp as higher-end lenses
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm
The lens is praised as a great upgrade for the Sony a6000, especially for street photography. However, it is noted to be somewhat heavy and one user hasn't fully tested image quality yet. A Q&A confirms it is manual focus only and compatible with full-frame Sony A7II.
Pros
- Great upgrade for a6000
- Well-constructed build
- Suitable for street photography
Cons
- Heavier than desired
- Untested image quality
- Manual focus only
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 21 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 21 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 8 |
| Groups | 13 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Ultra Multi Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 21mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
