Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS
Announced February 21, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS is an exceptionally compact and lightweight all-in-one zoom lens that excels as a versatile travel companion. While it offers impressive stabilization and close-focusing capabilities, its variable aperture limits performance in low-light conditions.
Weighted from 19 reviewer scores
Pros
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
- Versatile macro and close-focusing performance
- Highly effective image stabilization
- Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus
- Durable weather-sealed construction
Cons
- Slow variable aperture limits low-light performance
- Soft corner sharpness and optical limitations
- Susceptibility to flare and ghosting
- Busy or unappealing bokeh rendering
- Stiff zoom ring operation
- Launch price $897.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 28-200mm f/4-7.1
- Mount & coverage L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 6.5 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 14 cm (0.5x)
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor Autofocus
- Weight & size 413g (14.6 oz) · 77.3 x 93.4 mm (3.04 x 3.68 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 19 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 6/10
The new Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS super zoom is clearly designed to be a jack-of-all-trades that doesn't really excel in any optical categories.
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Panasonic’s Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS is a lens that I’ve enjoyed using, thanks to its broad zoom range and compact size. It’s light enough to carry around all day and capable of delivering very decent images.
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The quality of this 28-200mm lens is extraordinarily high; it focuses as close as a 1:2 macro lens, albeit at 28mm for maximum magnification, all with excellent sharpness.
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The new Lumix S 28-200 mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. is the king of convenience - this is a compellingly small, light yet incredibly versatile lens that is perfect for vacations and holidays.
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The Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 O.I.S. should unquestionably feature on any Panasonic photographer's wish list who wants a compact and lightweight lens that covers all the most needed focal lengths from wide to tele in handy one package.
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The Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS is just such a lens: it has come in as an answer to all of the photography enthusiasts and wanderlusters that want one lens that is compact, durable, versatile and affordable.
- Photo Review 9.0/10
[I]ts overall performance and handling characteristics were so much better than we expected for an all-in-one zoom and it’s offered at an affordable price.
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The Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 full-frame lens is an ideal travel companion for those wanting to travel light.
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It's really hard not to like this lens.
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Just like the recent Lumix S 100mm macro lens, this new 28-200mm lens redefined what an all-in-one lens could be.
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So this is extremely versatile. I don't really have any complaints with this, other than the zoom ring feels a little bit stiff when you first take it out of the box.
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I am delighted with this new purchase. The Lumix 28-200mm zoom aligns perfectly with my photographic interests.
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Holiday, travel, family photos, all of that this lens would be a dream for.
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If you are a hybrid photo video creator and you need an allday walkaround lens, this is an incredible tool and I'm so happy that Panasonic made it because this is not a lens that exists for other systems.
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The close-up performance is excellent, allowing 1:2 shooting at the wide-angle end. However, the working distance at this point is so short that you could almost touch the subject.
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Yeah, it's so small, it's so light, it's so versatile, it's it's a great little lens.
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I really like it, great everyday lens, recommended.
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I'm thrilled with this lens, and I think it's well worth you guys checking out.
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Honestly, I'd say that if you are in the market for a zoom lens or just generally a lens that does it all, then this should definitely be on the list, because for £1,000 or less, I can't really see anything else that compares.
