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Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S.
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Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S.

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KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountLeica L
SystemLeica L
What We Like
+World's smallest and lightest full-frame 7x zoom lens at 413g and 93.4mm length
+Excellent 7.14x zoom range (28-200mm) with half-life macro (0.5x magnification) all in one lens
+Powerful 6.5-stop 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 image stabilization for sharp handheld shots
+Virtually silent linear motor autofocus and focus breathing suppression ideal for video
+Compact size with matched gimbal balance eliminates need for rebalancing when switching lenses
+Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant with fluorine coating for outdoor durability
Worth Knowing
−Relatively slow variable aperture (f/4-f/7.1) limits low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field capability
−Sharpness improves noticeably when stopping down; edge and corner sharpness requires smaller apertures
−Some ghosting and flare issues reported when shooting directly into bright light sources
−Minimum starting focal length of 28mm may be narrower than preferred for wide-angle landscape work

General

Brand
Panasonic
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica L
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica L
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. is a versatile 7.14x zoom lens for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, and is officially the world's smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless lens with an optical zoom of 7x or more. Featuring 17 elements in 13 groups with aspherical and ED elements, and 9 rounded diaphragm blades for smooth bokeh, it delivers a closest focusing distance of 0.14m with 0.50x maximum magnification and dust, splash, and freeze-resistant design. In conjunction with the camera body's built-in image stabilization, you can benefit from up to 6.5 stops of stabilization when using this lens.

Physical

Lens Weight
413 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
77.3 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
93.4 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28–200 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
4–7.1
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
14 cm01500

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes