Panasonic Lumix G-Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 Mega OIS Review

With an equivalent length of 600mm at the telephoto end, this lens is great for getting in close

Product Overview

Overall rating:

89%

Panasonic Lumix G-Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 Mega OIS

Image Quality:85%
Performance:90%
Value:90%
Overall score:89%
Design:90%
Features:90%

Pros:

  • "600mm" angle of view

Cons:

  • Poorer performance at longer focal lengths

Product:

Panasonic Lumix G-Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 Mega OIS Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£440.00

Sample images

Verdict

Overall, however, this is a really impressive lens. And so compact it is that an observer would never imagine the power of its distance-shrinking abilities. At £440, even with a rather weak MTF curve at 300mm, it is also something of a bargain.

Details

Sample Photos: See sample image gallery
Minimum Aperture:f/5.6
Lens Mount:Micro Four Thirds
Filter Thread:67mm
Image Stabilisation:Yes
Focus Method:AF, MF
Minimum Focus:150cm
Maximum Aperture:f/4
Lens Construction:17 elements in 12 groups
Weight:520g
Diagonal Angle of View:12-4.1 degree
35mm Equivalent Focal Length:200-600mm
Dimensions:74 x 126mm
Focal Length:100-300mm
Maximum Format Size:Micro Four Thirds
Date Introduced:March 2011
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Sample images
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