Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200
Weighing just 413g, the 28-200mm f/4-7.1 zoom offers full-frame coverage with 1:2 maximum magnification and a 5.5-inch minimum focus distance for genuine macro capability. 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 stabilization and a weather-sealed body support sharp handheld shooting in rain or dust. This lens is ideal for macro photographers and lightweight travel shooters who need a single optic that excels at close-ups and landscapes.
About This Lens
Weighing just 413g, the 28-200mm f/4-7.1 zoom offers full-frame coverage with 1:2 maximum magnification and a 5.5-inch minimum focus distance for genuine macro capability. 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 stabilization and a weather-sealed body support sharp handheld shooting in rain or dust. This lens is ideal for macro photographers and lightweight travel shooters who need a single optic that excels at close-ups and landscapes.
- Focal length 28-200mm
- Max aperture 45
- Mount L-Mount
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 413
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong versatility (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong optical (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong macro (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average aperture (2th percentile) 2th
- Below average bokeh (2th percentile) 2th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 45 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 140 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28-200mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-400mm |
| Max Aperture | 45 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 413 | 1089 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 726 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | Nano USM | STM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | 53.3 | 2.4 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 2 | 44.9 | 95.9 | 40.6 | 99.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 80.3 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 63.8 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 80.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86 | 70.1 | 52 | 80.2 | 96.9 | 63.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 74.9 | 98.3 |
Usage Scores
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