Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
Tamron
77 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
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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
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 20 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.19 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD (Rapid eXtra Silent Stepping Drive) | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD0.130score per dollar
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
