Weight & dimensions
| Diameter |
73.6 mm |
| Filter size |
67 mm |
Lens system
| Maximum aperture number |
22 |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
100 - 300 mm |
| Aperture range (F-F) |
4 - 5.6 |
| Zoom capability |
3 |
| Diagonal angle of view (max) |
12 ° |
| Diagonal angle of view (min) |
4.1 ° |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
600 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
200 mm |
| Closest focusing distance |
1.50 m |
| Component for |
SLR |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
Performance
| Manual focus |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
H-FS100300, LUMIX G Vario 100-300mm, F4.0-5.6, MEGA O.I.S.
The new telephoto zoom lens LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. realizes 300mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 600 mm) handheld ultra-telephoto zoom shots with astonishingly compact and light weight profile. The LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. allows photographers challenge shooting subject they cannot draw near including sports, wild animals, aircrafts and so on without carrying a huge conventional ultra-telephoto zoom lens and a heavy tripod to set it on with high compression effect. Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) powerfully compensates for the hand shake which severely affect the zoom shots to suppress blur.
The new LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. is comprised of the lens unit with 17 elements in 12 groups including an ED lens. Adopting the ED lens in the first lens group, the chromatic aberration is effectively suppressed to render sharp, high contrast images with stable optical performance over the entire zoom range. The integration of stepping motor with exclusive zoom tracking control system and inner focus drive system realizes the use of accurate and high speed contrast AF, yet keeping its sound of action as silent as possible.
Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. Highly reliable metal mount assures durability for active use, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its shooting performance.
