Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Tamron
87 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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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
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
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
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD0.006score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.004score per dollar
Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron Di III 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD wins 4 specs while Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm wins 6.
