Panasonic has just released a new telephoto lens for L-Mount cameras: the Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. This stabilized versatile lens should be a nice addition to your kit if you’re often shooting wildlife or landscape subjects. Let’s take a closer look at it! If you’re shooting on a mirrorless camera that has a native L-Mount, the chances are that you’re patiently waiting for Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma to develop and release more L-Mount lenses. But, all three companies are going fast! Indeed, after the Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F/3.5-5.6, the LUMIX S PRO 16-35mm F/4 and 70-200mm F/2.8 O.I.S, the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F/2.8, and the LUMIX S 10-25mm F/1.7, this new Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 is the 9th L-Mount glass released by the company. Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Features The Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. is a relatively lightweight telephoto lens at only 1.7lbs / 790g. If you compare it to the Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F/2.8 O.I.S., it is close to two times lighter! Image credit: Panasonic The lens design consists of 17 elements in 11 groups, with three ED elements and two UED Elements, which should help with chromatic aberration. The aperture diaphragm has eleven blades for smooth, round, and creamy bokeh. Finally, the front filter diameter is 77mm. Image credit: Panasonic As its name suggests, the LUMIX S 70-300mm is a macro lens with a minimum focusing distance of only 0.54m and a 0.5x macro capability...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 18 February, 2021