
Leica L-Mount Autofocus OIS
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS
- Focal length
- 70β300 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5β5.6
- Weight
- 790 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 54 cm
- Length
- 148 mm
At a Glance
This telephoto zoom for L-Mount full frame covers 70-300 mm at f/4.5-5.6 and carries an optical stabilizer. A magnification of 1:2 (0.5x) at a 54 cm minimum focus distance takes it into half-macro territory. Close-ups and product work are possible alongside sports and wildlife, at a weight of 790 g.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Sports
- Wildlife
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 70 mm
- Max. focal length
- 300 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 17
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 790 g (1.74 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 54 cm at 70 mm Β· 74 cm at 300 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:2 (0.5Γ)
- Length
- 148 mm (5.83 in)
- Diameter
- 84 mm (3.31 in)
- Released
- April 2021
Manufacturer data: panasonic.com, na.panasonic.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS fit?
The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS | Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S. | Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8β4 | Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70β200 F2.8 ASPH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-300 mm | 70-200 mm | 90-280 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4 | f/2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 790 g | 985 g | 1,710 g | 1,540 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 54 cm | 92 cm | 81 cm | 65 cm |
| Length | 148 mm | 179 mm | 238 mm | 207 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Comparisons with this lens
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS: FAQ
Does the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS have autofocus?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS has autofocus.
Does the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS have image stabilization?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS weigh?
The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS weighs 790 g. It is 148 mm long with a diameter of 84 mm.
What filter size does the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS use?
The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is 54 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S.
70-200mm Β· f/4
Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8β4
90-280mm Β· f/2.8-4
Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70β200 F2.8 ASPH
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S.
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3
100-400mm Β· f/5-6.3
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
100-400mm Β· f/5-6.3
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS
60-600mm Β· f/4.5-6.3
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