Tamron SP F013N 45mm
Tamron
86 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP F013N 45mm
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
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
Video Cinema
Budget
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron SP F013N 45mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | eBAND coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon 1 | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.4★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP F013N 45mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP F013N 45mm0.006score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm0.004score per dollar
Tamron SP F013N 45mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron SP F013N 45mm wins 3 specs while Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm wins 4.
