Some samples of clichés took in Paris. I edited the clichés on Lightroom android. So no Lumix LUT here. 😅
The Lumix 28-200 mm is not the sharpest lens but it is very versatile.
Hello everyone
I bought the Lumix 28–200 mm lens a few weeks ago as a complement to my Sigma 50 mm f/2.
I'd like to share some photos I took with the lens, along with a short review.
The 50 mm is a great lens, but I sometimes got frustrated with the fixed focal length, especially when I spotted wildlife or wanted to capture a wide landscape. Since I use a Lumix S9, I wanted to keep my setup compact and didn't want to buy several prime lenses. The 28–200 mm seemed to check all the boxes.
Pros
* It's quite good for street photography. You can shoot at different focal lengths, making it easy to either isolate your subject or include more of the scene.
* The lens is compact and lightweight. That's a huge advantage when you have to carry it all day.
Cons
* The maximum aperture is limited, and the lens isn't the sharpest. For portraits, it's difficult to isolate your subject and achieve strong background blur.
* The lens isn't ideal in low light. Since the aperture isn't very wide, you often have to increase the ISO or use a slower shutter speed.
* 200 mm is a bit short for wildlife photography. I was about 8 meters away from the bird in one of my shots, but in real situations you're often much farther from animals, so 200 mm may not be enough.
Conclusion
This lens is perfect for photographers who prioritize compactness and low weight. It's a versatile travel and street photography lens, but its main limitation is the relatively slow aperture. It can be challenging to use in low-light conditions, and it's not the best choice if you enjoy sharp portraits with strong background separation.
Hello everyone!
I'd like to share some pictures taken with the S9 and the 28–200 mm lens. For comparison, I've included the Sigma 50 mm f/2 next to it.
I'd also like to give a little feedback on the lens. First of all, it's very light. I didn't expect it to feel so lightweight. The focal range covers a wide variety of use cases. I even tried using it for macro photography.
One thing I regret is the lack of an EVF on the S9. For focusing, I had to rely solely on the camera's screen and autofocus system. In some shots (which I haven't shared), the focus ended up on the flower instead of the bug. With an EVF, I would probably have noticed that immediately.
For indoor use, the main limitation is the aperture. You often need to increase the ISO, which can become problematic in low-light situations (for example, in the last picture). The lens is not the sharpest zoom available, so you should be aware that achieving strong subject separation and creamy bokeh can be challenging. However, that's one of the compromises made to keep the lens so compact and versatile.
Just sharing a few shots I took with the S9, using both the 18–40 mm kit lens and the Sigma 50 mm f/2.
Share pictures I took last month with the Lumix s9 and Sigma 50 mm f2. It is a mix of death valley and Joshua tree. I was lucky because it was super bloom. ^^