Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm
Samyang
52 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
86 Overall Score
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 17 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | UMC | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.33★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (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 (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm0.243score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.108score per dollar
Samyang Prima Series IO8518-E 85mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
