Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm
Fujifilm
61 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm
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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
| Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | HT-EBC multilayer coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | LM | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 610 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (35th 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
Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm0.061score per dollar
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
