Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and sharp image quality, making it an excellent walk-around and street photography lens. Users appreciate its fast autofocus and good low-light performance, though some note the plastic build and lack of a lens hood as minor drawbacks. Overall, it offers great value for the price, especially for those seeking a portable prime lens for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Good low-light performance
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No lens hood included
- Not weather-sealed
- Plastic lens mount
- Some chromatic aberration 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 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
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Nikon Nikkor AF282.8D 28mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
