Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Panasonic

Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

f/4.5790 g

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Samyang

AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

f/2Linear motor

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Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 150mm at the long end

Pick the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 if

You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/4.5)
You want a wider view: 35mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.32 m vs 0.74 m

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Brand	Panasonic	Samyang
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	35-150mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2 2⅓ stops faster
Weight	790 g	not listed
Length	148 mm shorter	155.4 mm
Diameter	not listed	92.8 mm
Filter thread	not listed	82 mm
Min focus distance	0.74 m	0.32 m closer
Optical design	not listed	21 elements / 18 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Linear motor
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes

2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Leica L both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

A 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is designed for Leica L mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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