Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm
Meike
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm | Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 9 |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm0.009score per dollar
Meike 85mm F1.8 AF STM 85mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 200-28mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
