Zeiss 000000-2136-691
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
What Buyers Say
Zeiss 000000-2136-691
The Zeiss Batis series lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and solid build. Users praise the sharpness, color rendering, and fast autofocus, though one reviewer noted a defective unit with packaging issues. Overall, these lenses are highly recommended for portrait and outdoor photography, despite being heavy and requiring distance for portraits.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid weather-sealed build
- OLED focus distance display
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Requires distance for portraits
- Packaging issues reported
- Defective unit received by one user
- Focus ring could be more textured
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Zeiss 000000-2136-691 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 4 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motors★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss 000000-2136-691
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
