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- Long Zoom Range of 100-300mm (35mm camera equivalent: 200-600mm)
- MEGA O.I.S. - Panasonic's Advanced Hand-shake Correction Technology
- Contrast AF System Support
- Based on the Micro Four Thirds System Standard
- Multi-coated Lens Elements Minimize Ghosting and Flare
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Telephoto Zoom Lens (Micro Four Thirds System)
The LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. lens offers a long zoom range of 100-300mm (35mm camera equivalent: 200-600mm) while achieving minimum distortion and chromatic aberration by implementing advanced lens systems including an ED (Extra Low Dispersion) lens.
The lens also incorporates Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), which makes it easy to shoot clear images even in telephoto zoom or in low-lit situations without using a tripod. MEGA O.I.S. works by suppressing the blur caused by hand shake.
When mounted on LUMIX G Micro System cameras, the LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient and enjoyable shooting.
The lens complies with the Micro Four Thirds System Standard, an interchangeable lens system that was designed and developed to optimize the characteristics of digital technologies. Despite its extremely compact size, the superb optical performance brings out the full capabilities of the 4/3-type image sensor, achieves smoother Live View in combination with camera’s body.
7 aperture blades form a circular aperture diaphragm which produces an attractive smoothness in out-of-focus areas even shooting at large aperture settings. This lens system uses multi-coated lens elements that reduce ghosting and flare to an absolute minimum, helping deliver a high optical performance.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
I also bought this lens at the "special" price and it is probably the biggest bargain I have ever had from Amazon. This is a superb lens for nature photography and enables you to get shots that would be very challenging with any other lens. In my own case, I have taken pictures of birds with their young, or out in exposed locations, where I could not get anywhere near enough with a shorter lens. The 600mm-equivalent zoom is unique in such a light lens. This is what makes Micro Four Thirds such a great system - lightweight yet high quality equipment. Full marks to Panasonic for this one and many thanks to Amazon for their generosity!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I am new to using an "expensive" camera (G3), and was therefore reluctant to spend extra on a 2nd lens.
I am so happy I did though, it takes fantastic shots at all focal lengths. Whether it is zooming into something in the distance or even for portraits (providing you are over 1.5m away!). It really flatters my girlfriend so she likes it! ;-)
The optical stabilisation is awesome, even when at 300mm.
i just wish the micro four thirds had more available products and competition to bring prices down.
I am so happy I did though, it takes fantastic shots at all focal lengths. Whether it is zooming into something in the distance or even for portraits (providing you are over 1.5m away!). It really flatters my girlfriend so she likes it! ;-)
The optical stabilisation is awesome, even when at 300mm.
i just wish the micro four thirds had more available products and competition to bring prices down.
41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very well made product which comes highly specified. It fulfils the promise of micro 4/3rds in that it has a fantastic zoom range in a compact and lightweight package. Build quality is excellent, all plastic but high quality and tight fitting. Unusually for lens of this type there is no lens creep when the lens is inverted (other manufacturers note!). AF is not as fast as it could be and at times it hunts badly. I'm also not entirely convinced that the image stabilisation actually adds anything to the lens and I wonder if Panasonic could leave it out and reduce the price. Bottom line, if you own a m4/3rds camera at present there is no other zoom with this range although Olympus have announced a similar product. Four stars only because of the slow/hunting AF and the questionable utility of the OIS which adds to the price.
19/06/2011 - Having used this lens for 6 months I have upgraded it to 5-stars. It is an outstanding performer for the money, especially when partnered with the Panasonic GH-2 camera.
19/06/2011 - Having used this lens for 6 months I have upgraded it to 5-stars. It is an outstanding performer for the money, especially when partnered with the Panasonic GH-2 camera.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ideal for wildlife
Yet another A1 product from Panasonic. Great value especially with the £50 cashback and good value purchase from Amazon. Delivery spot on, so no problems from Amazon's side. Read more
Published 12 days ago by John
Which zoom lens for my Lumix G3?
I am new to photography and recently treated myself to a Panasonic Lumix G3, as I didn't want the bulk of an SLR even though they produce the best photo's due to their larger... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr D S Russell
Brilliant lens
Brilliant lens. A real "big gun". Strap this on a 4/3rds body and it's equivalent to 200-600 on 35mm so real close! Nice crips images as well. Highly recommended. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Bernard Collen
100-300 zoom. From Tripi90
Wonderful lens. Bought it for trip to Bhutan and very pleased with it. Slightly slow in focusing at longer lengths as it searches, but eventually gets there and produces photos... Read more
Published 6 months ago by trish
Brilliant
Wow! What a wonderful lens this is. I was extremely impressed
with the zoom and clarity of distant pictures. Excellent value for your money.
with the zoom and clarity of distant pictures. Excellent value for your money.
Published 7 months ago by Michael Risebro
Pans lens
This is a good addition to my photographic work; Easy to use, clear images, not too heavy, professional results.
Published 10 months ago by Ms. Pauline Whittle
Awesome!
Amazingly when this was first released, Amazon listed the price at about £365. I wasn't intending to buy this lens until next year, but I could not refuse the price. Read more
Published 17 months ago by T. Callaghan
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