Panasonic Lumix G X Vario II 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Lens

Key Features

• A linear autofocus motor, coupled with a Power OIS, makes focusing effortless and less intrusive.
• It avoids chromatic aberrations, thanks to the ED element present in the lens.
• Captures images and videos under unfavourable weather conditions with its weather sealing feature.

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 100-300mm lens is a telephoto zoom lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds cameras. The lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 200mm to 600mm. The optical design utilises an extra-low dispersion element to avoid colour fringing across the lens. If you want to produce images with improved colours and clarity, this lens is perfect for shooting nature, wildlife, portraits and sports events.

A linear autofocus motor has been implemented to ensure that the focusing is precise, quiet and quick. Further support is provided through the Power Optical Image Stabiliser, which includes a Dual IS function for specific Lumix cameras. Furthermore, the lens features a weatherproof design that keeps away dust and moisture, thereby letting you use it under rough conditions.

Sharp and True Imaging

The focal length of this lens is 100mm to 300mm, with a minimum focusing distance of 1.5m (4.92'). It has a variable maximum aperture of f/4 to f/5.6 and a minimum aperture of f/22. The lens construction is made up of 12 elements in 12 groups.

The images produced with this lens have superior quality and sharpness. This is possible because of the extra-low dispersion element embedded in the lens. It helps in combating chromatic aberrations, resulting in accurate colours and stronger clarity. The ED element also minimises colour fringing in your pictures. The lens also displays good resistance to flaring due to the special coatings and supplied lens hood.

Fast Autofocus

The lens delivers a superior autofocus system through its linear autofocus motor. It is not only smooth and accurate but also does its job silently. Silent autofocus can be helpful while capturing wildlife as camera sounds may scare the animal. It also comes in handy during video capturing as the sound from the camera won’t disrupt your ambient audio.

You can take advantage of the advanced stabilisation features implemented in the lens to produce blur-free photographs. The Power OIS system helps in reducing the appearance of camera shake through its motion compensation function. For additional stability, you can use the Dual IS function if your camera supports it. The lens includes a rounded seven-blade diaphragm that lends an appealing quality to your bokeh.

Our expert's opinion

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 II Lens delivers solid performance despite being compact. It is ideal for both photography and videography and can perform well in different lighting and weather conditions.