Lens Comparison
Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO vs Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
Key Differences
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 70 cm).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.5x).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better weight (430g (15.2 oz) vs 790g (1.74 lb)).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO has a better length (100mm vs 148mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100mm | 70-300mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 18 |
| Optical Groups | − | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1x | 0.5x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $999 | $899 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 74mm | 84mm |
| Length | 100mm | 148mm |
| Weight | 430g (15.2 oz) | 790g (1.74 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
