Lens Details
Panasonic
LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4-5.6 II
$549~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: December 24, 2015
Highlights
- Designed for Micro Four Thirds, a 100-300mm f/4 zoom that is built for distant subjects and compression.
- The 300mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is relatively compact at 520g.
Who it's for
The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4-5.6 II is a 100-300mm f/4 zoom lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 300mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
100-300mm
Focal Length
f/4
Max Aperture
Micro Four Thirds
Coverage
○
Stabilized
520g
Weight
67mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 100-300mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 13 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 12° – 4° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 200-600mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 150 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $549 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm |
| Length | 126mm |
| Weight | 520g (1.15 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
