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 Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III 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. Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 with a length of 93mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III 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 Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III 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 163g (28%) lighter than the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III which has a weight of 576g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III 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
The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28-200mm but while Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has the fastest aperture of
F4.0-7.1 , the Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III's widest aperture value is
F2.8-5.6 .
