Panasonic Leica L Telephoto Zoom

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

70-300mm
f/4.5
Telephoto Zoom
790 g
Min focus 0.74 m

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Quick answer

The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.5 for the Leica L mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

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.

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

Brand: Panasonic
Mount: Leica L
Focal length: 70-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.5
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Minimum focus distance: 0.74 m
Weight: 790 g
Length: 148 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.?

At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	70–300mm	6.9–28.8°	8.2–34.3°
APS-C	1.5x	105–450mm	4.6–19.5°	5.5–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. use?

It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.?

It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.

What is the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.