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Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
86 PixelMeter Score 10 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Highly effective optical image stabilization and fast, quiet autofocus
  • Excellent image quality featuring sharp results, minimal distortion, and well-controlled aberrations
  • Rugged, weather-sealed build that remains lightweight and portable
  • Pleasing bokeh quality from the 11-blade circular aperture
  • Impressive macro performance with a 0.5x magnification capability and close focusing distance
Cons Cons
  • Physical design factors including protruding zoom barrels and large filter thread requirements
  • Softness when shooting wide open and occasional autofocus inconsistencies
  • High price point relative to perceived value and build materials
  • Variable aperture limitations compared to constant-aperture alternatives
  • Incompatibility with teleconverters

Launch price Launch price $1,249
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 54 cm (0.5x)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 790g (1 lb 11.9 oz) · 84 x 148 mm (3.31 x 5.83 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 17, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,249
Lens mount Lens mount L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series S Series

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 11
Special elements Special elements 2 ED, 1 UED, 1 UHR

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 300mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34° - 8.3°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 54 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.5x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5.5 stops

Weight Weight 790g (1 lb 11.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 84mm (3.31 in)
Length Length 148mm (5.83 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 77mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None