Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm
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
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm
This manual fisheye lens delivers a distinctive circular image with strong distortion that many users love for creative shots like skateboarding videos and travel photos. Build quality is praised as solid for the price, but compatibility issues on Canon mirrorless and full-frame cameras are a notable drawback. Focusing is tricky due to the manual-only design and narrow depth of field at wide apertures. Overall, it's a fun, affordable lens for those who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Solid build quality for the price
- Fun creative fisheye effect
- Compact and portable
- Good value for money
- Sharp image in center
Cons
- Manual focus only, tricky to use
- Compatibility issues with Canon mirrorless
- Small image circle on full-frame cameras
- No autofocus
- Cannot use lens filters
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 6 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 6 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | — |
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)
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
