Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
Canon
63 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
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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
Scores
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 14 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/54 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-7.1 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Nano USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
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)
Pricing
Canon L RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM 100-500mm0.023score per dollar
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
