Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
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 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
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
The Viltrox 50mm f/2 Air is widely praised as a sharp, lightweight, and affordable alternative to pricier Sony and Nikon lenses. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, silent autofocus, and solid build for the price. A few note slower autofocus in low light and some illumination fall-off, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Lightweight and compact
- Silent autofocus
- Great value for money
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Slower autofocus in low light
- Illumination fall-off at edges
- No weather sealing
- No manual aperture ring
- Slightly slower focus than Sony lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 5 |
| Groups | 13 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | multi-layer nano coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.11x |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Viltrox TCL-X100VI 50mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
