Yep, I bought the 28-200 and I really like it. It compliments my kit very nicely - with a 20-60 and a 50 prime 1.8. Lovely.

I’m very much looking forward to getting the 28-200. I’ve been playing around with the pixel/pixel mode on my S5ii lately, it’s pretty handy. If you’re shooting 4k video it would turn that 200mm to 300mm and replace my 70-300, at least for video. Great episode as always. Looking forward to the next one.

Very impressive review and very helpful to me. I love your thorough, low key and understated style. A refreshing change on KZfaq. I subbed. I’m new to the full frame, S5ii, and trying it out to see if I want to leave Fujifilm behind. (X-T5, C-T4, and nine lenses). I mainly focus on photography, not videography, and am starting out with the S5ii, the 85mm f/1.8 (came as a kit), and the Sigma 28-70. But I’m excited for the 28-200 because my family isn’t excited about waiting around for me to change lenses, LOL. Keep up the good work!

Ok, I am a owner of a recently purchased s5IIX trying to learn how to use ir. That’s why I did find this channel. But…. I actually keep watching all the videos because of “the voice”. After listening to each video, I feel myself the like the Salieri of the voices. Growing & growing envy 😁😁😁 Really great video. I am considering buying the 14-28 myself but the 28-200 it seems to have “better glass for video”, if the sentence makes sense.

Hi Robert, I have the 20-60 and the 70-300, which pretty much covers everything for me. The images from the 70-300 are quite frankly brilliant, and thats in my hands as an amateur photographer !! great video as always.

great job!

I just have to say thanks for actually putting the work in and taking identical comparison shots! Most reviews of these lenses are extremely sloppy and don't make any attempt to really compare in similar conditions. Nice review :)

Finally, I have been searching for a comparison video of these two lenses. You did an awesome job as I have been trying to decide on which to go for. Initialing I was going to get the 24-105 since I already have the 20-60 kit lens but after watching this, I am convinced that 28-200 is perfect for my line of work. I have been shooting more of documentaries. I do worry about the low light capabilities. I guess I can't have everything. By the way I use the Lumix s5iiX

My debate is more over my current 70-300 vs. the 28-200 as a general walk-around lens. I also have the 20-60, but that lens's saving grace is that wide end, which is really unheard of on a kit lens (regardless the mount). The 28-200 is just so much lighter for travel.

I replaced my 24-105mm with the 70-300mm as I needed the extra reach. The 28-200mm wasn't out yet. I also own the 20-60mm. However I find I have the 70-300mm on my camera 90% of the time - it's a fantastic lens and I find it sharper than my 24-105mm. I carry around a G850+20mm f1.7 if I need a wider angle shot without swapping lenses around. Though carrying the 70-300 around is really heavy.. if the 28-200mm was available at the time I may have gone with that instead.

Really looking forward to the 28-200mm but for some reason Panasonic has gone silent about it and I can't find anywhere with it or any impending date. Wish they'd give us some more info.

For telephotos the 70-300mm is superb and far better than both of these lenses in terms of Image Quality. But when it comes to versatility and mobilitiy the 28-200mm is a good choice. I consider selling my 24-105 and keep the 28-200. The 24-105 is no outstanding lens. It is okay but not in the way I like the 70-300.

No zoom. Prime lens only. For what I do, a 21mm.

65% heavier, to be more precise (49% more volume). I'm keeping ALL three of them (3d one is 20-60 mm), because I have regrets otherwise.

I've read that the 28-200 has fairly weak optical performance beyond 100mm. Have you found any differences in sharpness in comparable focal ranges (28-105) - How do you like the sharpness of the 28-200 at 150 and 200 mm?

I'm not wholly convinced by 'travel' lenses. I mean I want to (was eyeing up a 16-80/4 the other day), but fundamentally I think my analysis falls somewhere like this; 1) If you're going out, you have to decide what kind of outing this is. Is it about spending time with friends and family or actually a genuinely good photo op? The area itself can often help dictate the lens choice (a flower garden for example might place emphasis on a lens that is going to do well with flower imagery). 2) Whilst a travel lens can be versatile, the overall images often feel lackluster in one way or another. I.e. from the day out do you really keep any of the images, are they genuinely going to make it into a portfolio, or is this the 'smartphone' equivalent for photographers (click once, never really view again). 3) I'm reminded of Daniel Milnor's 50mm video where he chose to go to Italy (he's based in the states) and only with a single prime (a fast 50) for his vacation. I happen to think that is quite gutsy! What he was rewarded with was a consistent set of images, portfolio worthy shots but you have to be ok with not getting some shots too... 4) If you're going out with a main camera then that typically means a main camera bag too, and usually you can squeeze in a second lens. If you're not going out with a main camera then something pocketable like the GR I think makes a nice compromise on a 'friends and family vs photography' ratio. So in summary, travel lenses = versatility but perhaps 'meh' results. A prime or specialist lens = less versatile but perhaps portfolio entry level work. I'm of course not thinking travel lenses don't have a place in REAL landscape work, the kind that is f5.6-f8 and hiking across mountain ranges (aka Andy Mumford stuff), for sure these lenses have their place. I'm meaning more about the casual day trip travel stuff. But yeh I dunno... I'm still a little undecided on this. If I were doing an overseas trip I would be panicking about my choices and approach!

I just got my 28-200. It sits very tightly on the bayonet. I need to put some force on it to until it clicks. I didn't make this experience with any ohter L-Mount lens (and I have quite some of it). Is this normal for this lens?

Nice review, i agree fully with it. I love my 28-200, and already sold my 24-105. I use it mainly for video and together with the new firmware update you get insane stabilization. One note though: Sometimes the bokeh is very beautiful, at other moments I find it quite busy. Here is my first video tryout with the lens: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pcxnqbmLp8u4iKM.html