From Wide to Tele Macro: Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. Lens

Panasonic is known for its commitment to innovation in the camera industry, and they have once again delivered its latest offering – the Lumix S 28-200mm f4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. Lens. This compact and lightweight lens is designed to be the ultimate travel companion, offering incredible versatility and impressive image quality.

Wide-to-Tele Macro Zoom

One standout feature of this lens is its wide-to-tele macro zoom capabilities. From capturing sweeping landscapes to detailed close-up shots, this lens can handle it all. It offers a half-life-size (0.5x) maximum magnification ratio, allowing you to get up close and personal with your subjects. With a minimum working distance of 1.2″ from the end of the lens, you can capture intricate details with ease.

The Lumix S 28-200mm lens features high-speed, high-precision, and silent autofocus, ensuring quick and accurate focusing in any situation. Panasonic has also improved its image stabilization algorithms, providing up to 6.5 stops of compensation across five axes. This feature is particularly useful for handheld shooting in low-light conditions or when capturing close-up scenes.

Videographers will find the Lumix S 28-200mm lens to be a valuable tool in their arsenal. It minimizes focus breathing, ensuring smooth focus transitions in video footage. The focus-ring control allows for fixed or adjustable focus movement speeds, providing precise control over your shots. Additionally, the lens’s nearly unified center of gravity is a boon for professionals working with gimbals or tripods, streamlining their workflow.

Price and release date

If you’re excited to get your hands on the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. Lens, you can pre-order it now at $897.99. The lens is available for pre-order on reputable photography retailers such as Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com.

Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f4-7.1 specifications

• Focal Length: 28 to 200mm
• Lens Mount: Leica L
• Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
• Focus Type: Autofocus
• Maximum Aperture: f/4 to 7.1
• Minimum Aperture: f/32 to 45
• Angle of View: 75° to 12°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 5.5″ / 14 cm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.5x
• Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:2
• Optical Design: 17 Elements in 13 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, Rounded
• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Front Filter Size: 67 mm
• Dimensions: 3 x 3.7″ / 77.3 x 93.4 mm
• Weight: 14.6 oz / 413 g

Earlier this year, Panasonic introduced the Lumix S 100mm f2.8 Macro for L-mount, claiming it as the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame macro lens with a focal length exceeding 90mm. Its measurements showcase its compact nature: 73.6mm maximum diameter, 82mm length, and a mere weight of 298 grams. It has been priced at $997.99.