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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE 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. Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 with a length of 93mm, is 65mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE 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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE 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 28-200mm f4-7.1 weighs 413g, which means it is 811g (66%) lighter than the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE which has a weight of 1224g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
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 Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a focal range of 35-150mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5 - 225mm .
