Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

Nikon
69 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

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

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

92 out of 100 high confidence 37 reviews

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, versatile zoom range, and effective vibration reduction. Users highlight its superb build quality and excellent performance in low light, making it a favorite for portraits, landscapes, and general photography. While some note its significant weight and size, and a few mention tight filter threads or high price, the overwhelming sentiment is that it delivers outstanding image quality and is a worthwhile investment for serious photographers.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and detail
  • Versatile 24-70mm zoom range
  • Effective vibration reduction (VR)
  • Excellent low-light performance
  • Superb build quality
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky
  • High price point
  • Tight filter threads
  • No tripod collar included
  • Not compatible with older DSLRs
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Build quality 8
👍 Versatility 7
👍 Low light performance 5
👎 Weight and size 6
🤔 Value for money 4

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
95
Nikon
63
Budget
Panasonic
90
Nikon
68
Landscape
Panasonic
90
Nikon
75
Travel
Panasonic
87
Nikon
59
Video Cinema
Panasonic
86
Nikon
59
Portrait
Panasonic
82
Nikon
45
Professional
Panasonic
81
Nikon
60
Street
Panasonic
80
Nikon
50
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
77
Nikon
50

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mmNikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm70 mm
Elements1715
Groups1311
Aspherical Elements13★
ED Elements4★3
CoatingFluorine coatingNano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/22
Min Aperture4-7.1f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountL-MountNikon Z
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.41 kg★0.90 kg
Filter Thread67 mm77 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusAutofocus
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops6.5 stops★5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm★380 mm
Max Magnification0.5x1:3.7★

Pros & Cons

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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