DigitalCameraWorld’s review of the new Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S.: “the travel photographer’s new best friend”

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DigitalCameraWorld tested the new lens and concluded:

The very impressive compact size and incredibly light weight of the 28-200mm put it ahead of the competition for convenience and space-saving, although it is a slight shame that the focal length is a little shorter than other brands, but it’s a trade-off I can accept for the physical savings.

Image quality is very good throughout the zoom range, while it won’t rival primes or pro lenses for sharpness, images were clear with good contrast, and the Dual I.S. works wonders for steady shooting in stills, but also in video, where results were very impressiv