Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
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
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
Users are extremely satisfied with this lens, praising its build quality and image performance. It is noted as a significant upgrade over older Canon models, especially for astrophotography like capturing the Milky Way. The manual focus is a trade-off, but users find the results amazing when using live-view focusing.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great for astrophotography
- Significant upgrade over older Canon lenses
- Amazing image results with live-view focusing
- Professional appearance
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus only
- Requires live-view focusing
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | UMC |
| 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 | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 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 | 1:5.55★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
