IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mm

IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mm

IRIX
38 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
89 Overall Score

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IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mm

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

78 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised as a compact, versatile travel companion, with users loving its lightweight design, macro capability, and effective stabilization. Many reviewers highlight its convenience for all-in-one shooting, especially on trips, and note that the slow aperture is a minor trade-off for the portability. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly soft at the wide and telephoto ends, especially compared to a higher-end Olympus lens, which tempers the overall enthusiasm.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Versatile all-in-one zoom range
  • Effective image stabilization
  • Macro capability as a bonus
  • Great for travel and walkaround
Cons
  • Soft at wide and telephoto ends
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Not as sharp as higher-end lenses
👍 Portability 7
🤔 Image quality 5
👍 Stabilization 3
👍 Macro capability 3
👍 Travel suitability 5
👎 Aperture speed 3

Scores

Macro
IRIX
53
Panasonic
95
Landscape
IRIX
40
Panasonic
91
Travel
IRIX
28
Panasonic
90
Budget
IRIX
28
Panasonic
87
Video Cinema
IRIX
38
Panasonic
85
Portrait
IRIX
45
Panasonic
84
Street
IRIX
36
Panasonic
81
Professional
IRIX
47
Panasonic
81
Wildlife Sports
IRIX
28
Panasonic
77

Specifications

IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mmPanasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min30 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max30 mm200 mm
Elements1317
Groups1113
Aspherical Elements11
ED Elements34★
CoatingNeutrino multicoatingFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/4
Min Aperturef/1.44-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades11★9
Build
MountNikon FL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.85 kg0.41 kg★
Filter Thread86 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typemanual focus onlyAutofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance340 mm140 mm★
Max Magnification—0.5x★

Pros & Cons

IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mm

  • Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong macro (65th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)

Pricing

IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mm is $409 cheaper (2.1x less).

IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mm0.096score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.112score per dollar

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 1.2x better value for money

IRIX Dragonfly 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 30mm

Verdict

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

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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