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Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS

Leica L-Mount Autofocus OIS

Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS

Focal length
70–300 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
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

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Compare with other lenses

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

Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensPanasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OISPanasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S.Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280 mm F2.8–4Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 70–200 F2.8 ASPH
Focal length70-300 mm70-200 mm90-280 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4f/2.8-4f/2.8
Weight790 g985 g1,710 g1,540 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm82 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance54 cm92 cm81 cm65 cm
Length148 mm179 mm238 mm207 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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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.

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