Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
L Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is a member of Panasonic's S series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Panasonic S Series Lenses in Leica L Mount
Reasons to Buy the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Optical Image Stabilization (up to 6.5 stops)
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Stabilization On/Off Switch on Lens
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 7x
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
High Max Magnification ratio of 0.5x
Min focus distance of 0.14m / 5.5 inch
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Lens Extends while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Lens Mount
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a maximum diameter of 77mm and a total length of 93mm . It weighs 413g / 14.6 oz .
Check the size of the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 when attached to L Mount cameras :
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 Size with L Mount Cameras
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1:
You can also check All Leica L Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 300mm .
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 Lens Controls
Weather Sealings
The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1's stabilization system is effective up to 6.5 stops .
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.14m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f32 at 28mm, and a max aperture of f7.1 and minimum aperture of f45 at 200mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
28mm
F4
F32
200mm
F7.1
F45
Optical Formula
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 13 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 Aspherical Element 4 ED Elements
Lens Hood
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Recommended Accessories for the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 .
Body Colour
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is available in Black color.
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 Lens
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Top Alternatives of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 in Other Lens Mounts
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