Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Viltrox 56mm f1.2 Z 56mm
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 56mm f1.2 Z 56mm
The VILTROX 56mm F1.2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, excellent low-light performance, and great value for money. A few users note a floating element or internal rattling when off, which is explained as normal VCM motor behavior. One verified buyer received a used lens instead of new, and another found it too large for a compact body.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Floating element design
- Internal rattling when off
- Received used instead of new
- Too large for compact bodies
- Autofocus hunting in extreme low light
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Viltrox 56mm f1.2 Z 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Nano coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VCM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.13x |
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)
Viltrox 56mm f1.2 Z 56mm
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 56mm f1.2 Z 56mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
