Panasonic Releases LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. Full-Frame Lens
The LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. is compatible with any L-mount camera system.
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Panasonic has added to its growing LUMIX S series with the new LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The L-mount lens joins the S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 ($2,597) O.I.S and S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S ($1,697) in the telephoto lineup.
Optically, the lens is constructed from 17 elements in 11 groups that include one ultra extra-low dispersion (UED) lens, two extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses, and one ultra-high refractive index (UHR) lens to minimize chromatic aberrations. According to Panasonic, the UHR lens aids in consistent image quality across the entire lens. The telephoto lens has an 11-blade aperture design which will provide a pleasing bokeh.
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Panasonic has also made this model dust- and splash-resistant and operational in temperatures at 14°F/-10°C. A front fluorine coating also helps repel water and oil. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 21.2" (0.54m) with a maximum magnification of 0.5x at 300mm.
As for price, it's cheaper than both Pro models, saving you about $500 when compared to the F4. The LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. is available to pre-order now for $1,249 with an expected delivery date in April.