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Crop Camera Lens Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II Power O.I.S. Tele Zoom for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Mount Black

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario is a telephoto zoom lens for cameras with a Crop Frame sensor and a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount. It features built-in POWER O.I.S. optical image stabilization, which...

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario is a telephoto zoom lens for cameras with a Crop Frame sensor and a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount. It features built-in POWER O.I.S. optical image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake. Its autofocus and quiet design support video recording, while smooth aperture changes prevent sudden shifts in exposure.

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Description

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario is a telephoto zoom lens for cameras with a Crop Frame sensor and a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount. It features built-in POWER O.I.S. optical image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake. Its autofocus and quiet design support video recording, while smooth aperture changes prevent sudden shifts in exposure.

Its construction is water- and dust-resistant when used with LUMIX cameras that offer equivalent protection. It contains 17 elements in 12 groups, including one extra-low dispersion (ED) element to correct chromatic aberration.

  • Type: Telephoto zoom lens
  • Focal length: 100–300 mm
  • Aperture: f/4–5.6 to f/22
  • Mount: Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • Sensor type: Crop Frame
  • Image stabilization: POWER O.I.S.
  • Focus: Autofocus and manual
  • Minimum focusing distance: 150 cm
  • Filter diameter: 67 mm
  • Aperture blades: 7
  • Lens elements: 17 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED element
  • Resistance: Water- and dust-resistant
  • Length: 126 mm
  • Diameter: 73.6 mm
  • Weight: 520 g
  • Color: Black

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Specifications

Dimensions

Type
Tele Zoom
Lens Type
Variable Aperture Zoom
Sensor Type
Crop Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
4 - 5.6
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
67 mm
Focal Length Range
100 - 300 mm
Weight
520 gr
Mount
Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
Yes
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • tsaloM
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Excellent lens!! It has weight which is expected, it is waterproof and focuses instantly!! I should have bought it sooner.. Up to 280mm it is a gem.. After that, the quality drops..

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    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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    • Acidity
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  • kast172738
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    very high-quality materials and feel in the hand, heavy lens, good sharpness performance, but I had to turn off its automatic stabilization because it didn't work properly on the om-1 mkii and I use the camera's built-in stabilization instead, maybe it works better on Panasonic, excellent value for money, recommended

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  • tsiozos
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    The sharpest lens from Panasonic for this price. I was expecting worse quality but I was pleasantly surprised. I don't know if it's just the specific piece I got, but I am very satisfied with both the sharpness and the color. The focus on the DC-G9 is instant. I haven't noticed any chromatic aberrations. The sharpness is a class above the rest of the company's lenses.

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    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
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  • dpikros
    4
    13 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    Before this, I had the Olympus m.zuiko 75-300/f4,5-6,3 mkII, which is the cheapest m4/3 lens with similar focal lengths. Before making the change, which cost me about 150€, I had the opportunity to test them on my camera. During use, there are the following differences:

    - It is slightly heavier, but not dramatically so. They have the same length and slightly larger diameter.
    - The construction seems better, and obviously it is since it is also weather/dust/cold resistant, etc. It also comes with a lens hood in the packaging, while for the zuiko lens you have to buy it separately (the original one is very expensive).
    - It sits well on the compact GX9, and even better if you have a larger body.
    - Being brighter, it makes it easier to have faster shutter speeds, and the built-in stabilization (the zuiko lens doesn't have it) works well with Panasonic bodies or, if you prefer, you can close it for Olympus (do your own tests to see what works better on Olympus).

    Back on the computer, you can see some difference in microcontrast, especially in distant urban landscapes and details. Not dramatic differences, but visible at 1:1. Also, while the zuiko lens drops its performance quite a bit around 230-240mm, the lumix lens holds up a little longer, up to 260-280mm, depending on the specific pieces, of course.

    Is it worth its money, and specifically the difference from the "cousin" zuiko? For me, yes, if you often need such focal lengths (up to 600mm in Full Frame!!!), and you can't spend over 1000€ that the next more expensive lenses in the system ask for, get it. If, on the other hand, it is for rare use and you do your work with more "normal" focal lengths up to 150-200mm (300-400mm in FF), there are good solutions with half the weight/size and almost half the price.

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    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Weight
    • Acidity
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    • Acidity
    • Weight
  • Excellent lens!! It has weight which is expected, it is waterproof and focuses instantly!! I should have bought it sooner.. Up to 280mm it is a gem.. After that, the quality drops..

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    1
  • very high-quality materials and feel in the hand, heavy lens, good sharpness performance, but I had to turn off its automatic stabilization because it didn't work properly on the om-1 mkii and I use the camera's built-in stabilization instead, maybe it works better on Panasonic, excellent value for money, recommended

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    1
  • The sharpest lens from Panasonic for this price. I was expecting worse quality but I was pleasantly surprised. I don't know if it's just the specific piece I got, but I am very satisfied with both the sharpness and the color. The focus on the DC-G9 is instant. I haven't noticed any chromatic aberrations. The sharpness is a class above the rest of the company's lenses.

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    2
  • Before this, I had the Olympus m.zuiko 75-300/f4,5-6,3 mkII, which is the cheapest m4/3 lens with similar focal lengths. Before making the change, which cost me about 150€, I had the opportunity to test them on my camera. During use, there are the following differences:

    - It is slightly heavier, but not dramatically so. They have the same length and slightly larger diameter.
    - The construction seems better, and obviously it is since it is also weather/dust/cold resistant, etc. It also comes with a lens hood in the packaging, while for the zuiko lens you have to buy it separately (the original one is very expensive).
    - It sits well on the compact GX9, and even better if you have a larger body.
    - Being brighter, it makes it easier to have faster shutter speeds, and the built-in stabilization (the zuiko lens doesn't have it) works well with Panasonic bodies or, if you prefer, you can close it for Olympus (do your own tests to see what works better on Olympus).

    Back on the computer, you can see some difference in microcontrast, especially in distant urban landscapes and details. Not dramatic differences, but visible at 1:1. Also, while the zuiko lens drops its performance quite a bit around 230-240mm, the lumix lens holds up a little longer, up to 260-280mm, depending on the specific pieces, of course.

    Is it worth its money, and specifically the difference from the "cousin" zuiko? For me, yes, if you often need such focal lengths (up to 600mm in Full Frame!!!), and you can't spend over 1000€ that the next more expensive lenses in the system ask for, get it. If, on the other hand, it is for rare use and you do your work with more "normal" focal lengths up to 150-200mm (300-400mm in FF), there are good solutions with half the weight/size and almost half the price.

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Description & Specifications

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario is a telephoto zoom lens for cameras with a Crop Frame sensor and a Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount. It features built-in POWER O.I.S. optical image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake. Its autofocus and quiet design support video recording, while smooth aperture changes prevent sudden shifts in exposure.

Its construction is water- and dust-resistant when used with LUMIX cameras that offer equivalent protection. It contains 17 elements in 12 groups, including one extra-low dispersion (ED) element to correct chromatic aberration.

  • Type: Telephoto zoom lens
  • Focal length: 100–300 mm
  • Aperture: f/4–5.6 to f/22
  • Mount: Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • Sensor type: Crop Frame
  • Image stabilization: POWER O.I.S.
  • Focus: Autofocus and manual
  • Minimum focusing distance: 150 cm
  • Filter diameter: 67 mm
  • Aperture blades: 7
  • Lens elements: 17 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED element
  • Resistance: Water- and dust-resistant
  • Length: 126 mm
  • Diameter: 73.6 mm
  • Weight: 520 g
  • Color: Black

Manufacturer

Dimensions

Type
Tele Zoom
Lens Type
Variable Aperture Zoom
Sensor Type
Crop Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
4 - 5.6
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
67 mm
Focal Length Range
100 - 300 mm
Weight
520 gr
Mount
Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
Yes
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (6)

  1. 3
  2. 3
  3. 3 stars
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  4. 2 stars
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  5. 1 star
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Review this product
  • Quiet
  • Color representation
  • Value for money
  • Construction quality
  • Autofocus (AF) speed
  • Acidity
  • Weight

Reviews by our members

  • tsaloM
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Excellent lens!! It has weight which is expected, it is waterproof and focuses instantly!! I should have bought it sooner.. Up to 280mm it is a gem.. After that, the quality drops..

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Weight
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  • kast172738
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    very high-quality materials and feel in the hand, heavy lens, good sharpness performance, but I had to turn off its automatic stabilization because it didn't work properly on the om-1 mkii and I use the camera's built-in stabilization instead, maybe it works better on Panasonic, excellent value for money, recommended

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • tsiozos
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    The sharpest lens from Panasonic for this price. I was expecting worse quality but I was pleasantly surprised. I don't know if it's just the specific piece I got, but I am very satisfied with both the sharpness and the color. The focus on the DC-G9 is instant. I haven't noticed any chromatic aberrations. The sharpness is a class above the rest of the company's lenses.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
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  • dpikros
    4
    13 out of 13 members found this review helpful

    Before this, I had the Olympus m.zuiko 75-300/f4,5-6,3 mkII, which is the cheapest m4/3 lens with similar focal lengths. Before making the change, which cost me about 150€, I had the opportunity to test them on my camera. During use, there are the following differences:

    - It is slightly heavier, but not dramatically so. They have the same length and slightly larger diameter.
    - The construction seems better, and obviously it is since it is also weather/dust/cold resistant, etc. It also comes with a lens hood in the packaging, while for the zuiko lens you have to buy it separately (the original one is very expensive).
    - It sits well on the compact GX9, and even better if you have a larger body.
    - Being brighter, it makes it easier to have faster shutter speeds, and the built-in stabilization (the zuiko lens doesn't have it) works well with Panasonic bodies or, if you prefer, you can close it for Olympus (do your own tests to see what works better on Olympus).

    Back on the computer, you can see some difference in microcontrast, especially in distant urban landscapes and details. Not dramatic differences, but visible at 1:1. Also, while the zuiko lens drops its performance quite a bit around 230-240mm, the lumix lens holds up a little longer, up to 260-280mm, depending on the specific pieces, of course.

    Is it worth its money, and specifically the difference from the "cousin" zuiko? For me, yes, if you often need such focal lengths (up to 600mm in Full Frame!!!), and you can't spend over 1000€ that the next more expensive lenses in the system ask for, get it. If, on the other hand, it is for rare use and you do your work with more "normal" focal lengths up to 150-200mm (300-400mm in FF), there are good solutions with half the weight/size and almost half the price.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Weight
    • Acidity
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Did you find this review helpful?
    • Quiet
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Acidity
    • Weight
  • Excellent lens!! It has weight which is expected, it is waterproof and focuses instantly!! I should have bought it sooner.. Up to 280mm it is a gem.. After that, the quality drops..

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • very high-quality materials and feel in the hand, heavy lens, good sharpness performance, but I had to turn off its automatic stabilization because it didn't work properly on the om-1 mkii and I use the camera's built-in stabilization instead, maybe it works better on Panasonic, excellent value for money, recommended

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • The sharpest lens from Panasonic for this price. I was expecting worse quality but I was pleasantly surprised. I don't know if it's just the specific piece I got, but I am very satisfied with both the sharpness and the color. The focus on the DC-G9 is instant. I haven't noticed any chromatic aberrations. The sharpness is a class above the rest of the company's lenses.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Before this, I had the Olympus m.zuiko 75-300/f4,5-6,3 mkII, which is the cheapest m4/3 lens with similar focal lengths. Before making the change, which cost me about 150€, I had the opportunity to test them on my camera. During use, there are the following differences:

    - It is slightly heavier, but not dramatically so. They have the same length and slightly larger diameter.
    - The construction seems better, and obviously it is since it is also weather/dust/cold resistant, etc. It also comes with a lens hood in the packaging, while for the zuiko lens you have to buy it separately (the original one is very expensive).
    - It sits well on the compact GX9, and even better if you have a larger body.
    - Being brighter, it makes it easier to have faster shutter speeds, and the built-in stabilization (the zuiko lens doesn't have it) works well with Panasonic bodies or, if you prefer, you can close it for Olympus (do your own tests to see what works better on Olympus).

    Back on the computer, you can see some difference in microcontrast, especially in distant urban landscapes and details. Not dramatic differences, but visible at 1:1. Also, while the zuiko lens drops its performance quite a bit around 230-240mm, the lumix lens holds up a little longer, up to 260-280mm, depending on the specific pieces, of course.

    Is it worth its money, and specifically the difference from the "cousin" zuiko? For me, yes, if you often need such focal lengths (up to 600mm in Full Frame!!!), and you can't spend over 1000€ that the next more expensive lenses in the system ask for, get it. If, on the other hand, it is for rare use and you do your work with more "normal" focal lengths up to 150-200mm (300-400mm in FF), there are good solutions with half the weight/size and almost half the price.

    Translated from Greek ·
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