Name: Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 36806
Rating: 3.5 (6 reviews)

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

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

improved clarity and color fidelity
Pana 100-300 holds up very well to the best
solid and well-built

filter thread does not rotate on focus
positive and it can easily be knocked to the wrong setting
lens may have a lot of plastic parts

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 17
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: 100, 300 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS - Pros & Cons

improved clarity and color fidelity
Pana 100-300 holds up very well to the best
solid and well-built
the 100-300 II performs very well in the 100-200 range
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
good tolerances and quality control
The focus and zoom control rings operate pretty smooth
The build quality of the lens is very good
small
lightweight and fit perfectly in the palm of your hand
Light
compact for 600mm equivalent

filter thread does not rotate on focus
positive and it can easily be knocked to the wrong setting
lens may have a lot of plastic parts
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100
dreaded stiff zoom issue
limits a lot of close up to far away focus pulls
focus point gets sticky when near the infinity mark
focus breathing may have been the reason for my variations of DSLR Lenses
of seemingly large and unwieldy lenses within the MFT range over
optical prowess hasn t diminished in the slightest
lack of any positive click
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losing the top end of the zoom which

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Elements	17
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	1 ED element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	18.34 oz
Diameter	2.91 in
Length	4.96 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	100 - 300
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	200 - 600
Maximum magnification	0.42 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.5
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.0

Based on 6 reviews

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 15.12.2010

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. Review | Photography Blog

4.0

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