Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S.
Panasonic · 28–200 mm · f/4–7.1 · Image Stabilization
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
64
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica L |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 413 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 77.3 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 93.4 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics56/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 28–200 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 4–7.1 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 75°–12° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 14 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.5x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features81/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
IS Efficiency ⓘIS efficiency refers to the effectiveness of the image stabilization system in compensating for the blurring effects of camera shake, quantified by the number of stops of stabilization it provides. | 6.5 stops |
Construction69/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 17 |
| Groups | 13 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |