Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm
What Buyers Say
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
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm
This 7Artisans 50mm f/0.95 lens is praised for its exceptional build quality, metal-and-glass construction, and incredible value at around $250. Users love the smooth, silky focus ring and the beautiful, creamy bokeh produced by the 12-blade aperture, though many note the clickless aperture ring is easily accidental and focus requires care at f/0.95. Chromatic aberration and flare are present but correctable in post, and the included lens cap does not fit over a UV filter. Overall, it's seen as a fun, compact lens that reignites passion for photography, especially on Fuji X series bodies with focus peaking.
Pros
- Exceptionally good value for money
- Solid metal-and-glass build quality
- Smooth, silky manual focus ring
- Beautiful creamy bokeh with 12-blade aperture
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Clickless aperture ring moves accidentally
- Lens cap does not fit with UV filter
- Chromatic aberration at high-contrast edges
- Flare when shooting directly into sun
- No lens hood included
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | 7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 11 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | nanocrystalline coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 370 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)
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
