Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
vs
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
Zeiss
48 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised as a compact, versatile travel companion, with users loving its lightweight design, macro capability, and effective stabilization. Many reviewers highlight its convenience for all-in-one shooting, especially on trips, and note that the slow aperture is a minor trade-off for the portability. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly soft at the wide and telephoto ends, especially compared to a higher-end Olympus lens, which tempers the overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Effective image stabilization
- Macro capability as a bonus
- Great for travel and walkaround
Cons
- Soft at wide and telephoto ends
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Not as sharp as higher-end lenses
Portability 7
Image quality 5
Stabilization 3
Macro capability 3
Travel suitability 5
Aperture speed 3
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | T* |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.0520833333 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average macro (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.111score per dollar
vs
Zeiss ZM 1407-218-L 50mm0.042score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
