The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 82mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 298g, 27% (115g) lighter than the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1's weight of 413g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a focal range of 28-200mm and
7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm .
