Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
Meike
70 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 MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average optical (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
vs
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm0.211score per dollar
Meike MK-3518FFSTM-L 35mm offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
