The world's smallest and lightest zoom lens*

Palm-sized 28-200 mm wide and long zoom lens, making half-life size macro photography possible. In terms of imaging performance, it features high resolution, smooth bokeh, and the beautiful starburst effect. This single lens can cover a wide range of scenarios, making it ideal for travel and trekking, and the 6.5-stop 5-Axis Dual I.S.2** provides powerful assistance in photography.

*As of February 22, 2024. Among interchangeable lenses for AF compatible full-frame mirrorless cameras, and lenses with an optical zoom of 7x or more. Based on a Panasonic survey.

**Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=200 mm. When LUMIX S1 is used.]

Half life-size macro photography

With a maximum magnification of 0.5x* and a closest focusing distance of 0.14 m*, it is ideal for close-ups of flowers, table settings, and other subject matter. Its superior macro capability allows for increased creative flexibility, such as the use of bokeh to make the subject stand out, or stopping down the aperture to capture a spacious background.

*At focal length 28 mm.

Compact size equivalent to a standard zoom lens

Compact size equivalent to a standard zoom lens (S-R2060). The centre of gravity is aligned closely, allowing for smooth lens changes when shooting video using a gimbal or drone. In the zoom lens series, the focus ring and zoom ring are positioned close to each other for smooth operation.

S-R28200 lens construction

The optimized configuration has 17 elements in 13 groups, including 1 ASPH, 4 ED and 1 UHR lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure superb resolution.

S-R28200 MTF chart

Offering outstanding sharpness and resolution throughout the entire zoom range, this is an ideal lens for the LUMIX full-frame system, and provides creative opportunities without compromise.

･For lenses that are capable of compensating distortion, the horizontal axis shows the distance from the centre of the corrected image.

Other Features

O.I.S. for Ultra-Sharp Photos

Capture what you see on the spur of the moment. Optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) technology built directly into the lens ensures your photos will look great, with sharp, blur-free contours across the entire image.

Dust, Splash and Free-Resistant Design

This lens is designed to keep shooting in the toughest conditions thanks to its dust- and splash-resistant construction and allowing you to shoot in temperatures as low as -10°C. The fluorine coating applied to the front lens prevents the sticking of oil-based dirt.

･Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Ideal for Video Recording

The lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, critical for the modern content creator, allowing you to record beautiful 4K video and stills without disturbing your subject.