Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Samyang AF 60-180mm f/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 60-180mm f/2.8

f/2.8727.8 gLinear 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 180mm at the long end

Pick the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
You want the lighter lens to carry: 62.2 g lighter (727.8 g vs 790 g)
You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.74 m

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
Brand	Panasonic	Samyang
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	60-180mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight	790 g	727.8 g lighter
Length	148 mm	147 mm
Diameter	not listed	86.7 mm
Filter thread	not listed	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.74 m	0.35 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.26×
Optical design	not listed	17 elements / 14 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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