Top 3 Panasonic Lenses

#1 - Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1

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The Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1 lens is super compact and lightweight, making it great for casual photography and travel. It is good for macro photography and offers good image stabilization. The lens is versatile for both photography and video.

Pros

  • Super compact and lightweight
  • Good for macro photography
  • 6.5 stops of image stabilization
  • Versatile for both photography and video

Cons

  • Flare issues with noticeable ghosting
  • Lack of sharp sun stars
  • Optical limitations for certain shots

#2 - Panasonic S 18mm F1.8

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The Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 is a solid lens with fast and accurate autofocus. It has minimal chromatic aberration and no perceptible breathing. The lens performs well in controlling flare and has good sharpness when stopped down.

Pros

  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Minimal chromatic aberration
  • No perceptible breathing
  • Good control of flare

Cons

  • Suffers from softness wide open
  • Faces competition from sharper lenses
  • Close-up work is not sharp wide open

#3 - Panasonic 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 OIS Macro

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The Panasonic 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 OIS Macro is a versatile lens with impressive micro capabilities and image quality. It is also stable and offers a smooth focus.

Pros

  • Impressive image quality
  • Stable with reliable stabilization system
  • Smooth and precise focus
  • Versatile with wide range of focal lengths

Cons

  • Heavy and not as convenient for long-term use