Flexible Wide-to-Telephoto Macro Zoom. The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro OIS’s focal length, superb rendering power, and compact build make it an excellent choice for a broad array of applications, including portraiture, landscapes, snapshots, and travel photography. And that’s saying nothing of its 0.5x macro magnification and 5.5-inch close-focus distance at 28mm, which give you razor-sharp half-size close-ups. Its f/4-7.1 aperture is plenty fast for daytime use, but you probably won’t want to shoot too much in low light with this lens.

L-Mount Alliance. This wide-diameter lens mount is a joint collaboration between Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma that’s focused on a line of premium cameras & lenses in a mirrorless format. At 51.6mm mount diameter and just 20mm flange distance, the L-mount is well-suited for fast-aperture full-frame optics with compact dimensions.

Dual I.S. 2 Image Stabilization. The five-axis in-lens Dual I.S. 2 image stabilization system helps to combat camera shake, allowing you to shoot razor-sharp, blur-free photos at slower shutter speeds. This lens supports five-axis Dual I.S. 2, which gives you up to 6.5 stops of stabilization. An on-lens switch lets you instantly enable and disable image stabilization.

High-Speed Stepping Autofocus Motor. The motor provides fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus performance for still and video use. You can use the AF/MF switch to easily toggle between autofocus and manual focus modes. The 28-200mm is designed to minimize focus breathing, and you can choose between linear or nonlinear focus-ring settings.

Advanced Optical Design. The thirteen-group/seventeen-element optical formula includes one aspherical element, four extra-low dispersion elements, and one Ultra-High Refractive Index element to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortion.

Travel-Ready Build. The 28-200mm’s 3.7-inch length and 0.9-lb. weight make it great as a general-purpose travel lens, and for use with gimbals and drones. Its dust-, splash-, and freezeproof construction lets you work in adverse conditions, including temperatures down to 32°F. A fluorine coating on the front element helps keep oil- and water-based substances from sticking to the lens.

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