Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. vs Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. is 793g lighter (413g vs 1206g).
- —The AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount) is faster: f/2 vs f/4 (≈2.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. cost $600 less ($899 vs $1,499).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. reaches 0.50× vs 0.18×.
Which to choose
- LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 413g, 793g less than the next
- +The widest view: starts at 28mm
- +The longest reach: up to 200mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.50× magnification
- +Optical stabilisation
- +The lowest launch price: $899, $600 less
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
- AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2, about 2.0 stops more light
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 28–200mm
- 35–150mm
- Max aperture
- F4–7.1
- F2–2.8◆
- Weight
- 413g◆
- 1,206g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 77.3 × 93.4mm
- 92.8 × 155.4mm
- Volume
- 438 cm³◆
- 1051 cm³
- Density
- 0.94 g/cm³
- 1.15 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.14m◆
- 0.32m
- Max magnification
- 0.50×◆
- 0.18×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 13
- 21 / 18
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- Linear STM
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $899◆
- $1,499
- Sharpness
- 7.6
- 8.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.8
- 8.3◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.0◆
- 7.4
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0◆
- 7.3
- Build / Sealing
- 8.0
- 8.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 8.3
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S.
- AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.