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Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S.
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Panasonic · 28-200 mm · f/4 · Leica L mount

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

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KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Announcement dateFeb 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Optical Design
17 elements in 13 groups
Special Elements
1 Aspherical, 4 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion), 1 UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index)
Min focal length
28 mm
Max focal length
200 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28-200 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
4
Max aperture zoom
7.1
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
14 cm01500

Macro

Maximum Magnification
0.5x (1:2 ratio)
Magnification Note
At 28mm focal length

Image stabilization

Type
5-Axis Dual I.S. 2
Stabilization
Up to 6.5 stops (in-body partnership)

Build design

Construction
Plastic body with metal lens mount
Coatings
Fluorine coating on front element

Autofocus

Type
Linear motor
Speed
Approximately 0.15 seconds to lock focus
Features
Virtually silent, suppresses focus breathing

Performance

Chromatic Aberration
Well-controlled, not problematic
Distortion
Very low barrel distortion (approximately -0.03% at 28mm to -0.13% at 50mm)
Bokeh
9-blade circular aperture produces smooth, pleasant bokeh

Special features

Zoom Type
7.14x optical zoom
Angle of View
75° (28mm) to 12° (200mm)
Gimbal Balance
Center of gravity matches other Lumix S lenses, minimal rebalancing needed
Zoom Extension
Extends approximately 5cm when zoomed from 28mm to 200mm
Zoom Creep
None reported

Physical

Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
93.4 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
77.3 mm
Lens weight
413 g
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
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Features

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