Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. vs Samyang AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
Key differences
- —The AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) is 257g lighter (728g vs 985g).
- —The AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) cost $500 less ($1,199 vs $1,699).
- —For close-ups the AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount) reaches 0.26× vs 0.25×.
Which to choose
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The longest reach: up to 200mm
- +Optical stabilisation
- +The sharpest results in reviews
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
- AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 728g, 257g less than the next
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.0 stop more light
- +The widest view: starts at 60mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.26× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $1,199, $500 less
- +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
- 70–200mm
- 60–180mm
- Max aperture
- F4
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 985g
- 728g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.4 × 179.0mm
- 86.7 × 147.0mm
- Volume
- 1001 cm³
- 868 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.98 g/cm³
- 0.84 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.92m
- 0.35m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
- 0.26×◆
- Elements / groups
- 23 / 17
- 17 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- Linear STM
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,699
- $1,199◆
- Sharpness
- 9.1◆
- 8.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.2
- 8.6◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 7.7
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7
- —
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.3
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.
- AF 60-180mm F2.8 L (L-Mount)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.