Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Digital Nc 35TDH72HCVX981
Digital Nc
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Digital Nc 35TDH72HCVX981
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Digital Nc 35TDH72HCVX981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | — |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | — |
| Elements | 17 | 3 |
| Groups | 13 | 3 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | MultiCoated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | — |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon D Series |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm | 72 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Digital Nc 35TDH72HCVX981
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
vs
Digital Nc 35TDH72HCVX9811.463score per dollar
Digital Nc 35TDH72HCVX981 offers 13.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
