Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
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Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
Meike
88 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
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm | 67 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:7.7★ |
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)
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm0.516score per dollar
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm offers 4.7x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm wins 4 specs while Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm wins 5.
