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Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S H-FS100300 - International Version (No Warranty)

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Brand Panasonic
Focal Length Description 100-300 millimeters
Lens Type Wide Angle, Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Micro Four Thirds
Camera Lens Description 300 month

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  • Lens Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups ( 1 ED lens )
  • Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
  • Focal Length: f=100-300mm (35mm camera equivalent 200-600mm)
  • Closest Focusing Distance: 1.5m in FULL ZOOM
  • This version is originally intended for sale outside the US and may contain adapters, manuals, and warranties not compatible with US standards.
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300 millimeters
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H-FS100300
H-FS12060
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4 f stop
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LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. Micro Four Thirds Mount 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm (F4.0[Wide] - F5.6[Tele] to F22) 67mm filter size

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
207 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, and the focus of the lens. They say it is a very good lens, and it focuses amazingly fast. They also appreciate the value, and construction of the product. However, some customers disagree on portability, sharpness, and zoom.

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46 customers mention41 positive5 negative

Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say it produces nice crisp pictures, capturing great close ups, and fantastic images. They also mention that the lens is able to take extremely sharp hand held pictures at full barrel extension. The lens is contrasty, and is great for sports and wildlife photos.

"...It's great for taking pictures of animals and people from a distance without disturbing them; and it's also useful when I can't move close to a..." Read more

"...This lens takes very nice photos and the autofocus is very fast. Especially on the GH2. The Image Stabilization works as advertised...." Read more

"...- Flare/ghosting does not seem to be a problem. Images are contrasty unless shooting directly into the sun...." Read more

"...It takes great pictures and exploiting the m4/3 crop gives you amazing reach...." Read more

42 customers mention38 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a very good lens, amazing, and a fine piece of optics. They also say that it produces good, sharp pictures with great resolution and other technical qualities. However, some customers feel the lens is cheap and does the job for them.

"...yes, it gets pretty long, but even with these possible cons, the lens is amazing...." Read more

"...This can be a VERY GOOD LENS!..." Read more

"...With the OIS, this lens is perfectly acceptable, even on mildly overcast days, even with the meager f5.6 on the long end...." Read more

"...The lens is good and I had no other complaint. A smaller size is desirable...." Read more

39 customers mention31 positive8 negative

Customers like the focus of the lens. They say it has awesome optical performance, it focuses amazingly fast, and produces pleasing results. The lens works well in bright or dimmer lights, and the AFS setting works well even with moving subjects. The video works well with the GH2 as long as you don't want to change zoom.

"...This lens takes very nice photos and the autofocus is very fast. Especially on the GH2. The Image Stabilization works as advertised...." Read more

"This lens is amazing for slow moving wildlife photography and with some patience and good lighting I have success at faster targets...." Read more

"...it was sharp to the corners throughout the zoom range, with even illumination, and with VERY little CA evident!..." Read more

"...repaired the lens by replacing a part on it, and the focus seems to be working fine...." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it is a great long lens for the money, with good optical quality. However, some customers have reported issues with the sharpness and reach of the product.

"...- Decently-priced for the range...." Read more

"...at almost ridiculously long focal-lengths, especially given its very moderate price...." Read more

"Great reach and good optical quality for the price. Manual focus is unusable on this lens but the autofocus is fast...." Read more

"...Sharp and contrasty images even at 300 mm. Great price for the performance. A plain Jane lens in the looks department...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the construction of the lens. They mention that it is well constructed, solid, and feels quality. They are also pleased with the quality and detail of the shots they take with it. Additionally, they say that the lens is stable enough to get excellent shots and is a reliable wildlife and action lens.

"...However, with that said this is a solid lens with great construction...." Read more

"...This lens is impressively light weight, and yet it doesn't have a cheap plastic feel to it...." Read more

"...The quality of the 100-300mm lens is good. It is not spectacular but it still is very good...." Read more

"...I do like the solidity, size and mechanics of the zoom (which is also good looking)...." Read more

29 customers mention19 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the lens. Some mention that it's light enough to tramp around all day with on a nature walk, while others say that it is a bit heavy and front heavy.

"...- Small and light: this isn't an impress your friends with your bulging forearms lens. It's easy to carry and you look like a tourist using it...." Read more

"...Something to note is this lens will be unwieldy to use on all the Olympus M4/3 and the Panasonic GF lines...." Read more

"...The system is so light weight, especially with my Panny GX-7, that it easily is held even with small flexible tripods...." Read more

"...I was surprised! It is heavy but doesn't feel at all as heavy as my Panasonic 14-140mm lens...." Read more

23 customers mention15 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the lens. Some mention it's very sharp at all focal lengths, while others say it loses a bit of sharpness near the limit at 300mm.

"...It is sharp, even in low light and in low contrast settings, thanks to the image stabilization...." Read more

"...Pros: - Great range and pretty sharp throughout (very sharp 100-200mm)...." Read more

"...100-200mm is very sharp. Maybe not pixel peeper tack sharp, but I don't think anyone expects this lens or system to be that sharp...." Read more

"...damaged physically, but I tried it out anyway and found it to be quite sharp, but also very heavy and awkward to use on the small Panasonic MFT..." Read more

18 customers mention9 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the zoom of the camera lens. Some mention that it's a great zoom, with good looking mechanics. They say it gives superb images at full zoom and the sheer range of the lens makes it amazing. However, others say that the zoom operation is the worst they have ever experienced on any lens, the zoom ring is not as smooth as they would like, and there is vignetting at maximum zoom.

"...The sheer range of the lens makes it amazing. The micro four thirds sensor's crop effect effective doubles the range of lenses...." Read more

"...It makes a big difference in overall balance . The zoom operation is the worst I have ever experienced on any lens...." Read more

"...I do like the solidity, size and mechanics of the zoom (which is also good looking)...." Read more

"...Zoom ring is not smooth either so my rating would be 3,5 stars if possible. 4 because I knew what I was getting into...." Read more

Close to the Killer App for Micro 4/3 (Update)
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Close to the Killer App for Micro 4/3 (Update)
It has taken Panasonic a long time to realize the one of the biggest strengths of M4/3 is exploiting the 2x crop factor. They have now done that with the 100-300mm lens. This lens is the equivalent of a 200mm-600mm f/5.6! Wow (In 1:1 Tele Extender Video mode you get a 2.6x extender fro a 520-1560mm f/5.6 equivalent lens). If you check your specs you will see 600mm prime lenses come one stop faster and cost around oh $14,000. That is not a typo. They also weigh 11 pounds. So they are hardly something you would tote around. Now ideally, Panasonic would come out with a 300mm f/2.8 and f/4. Those would be super lenses on the M4/3. However, they would be bigger and heavier than this lens. So this lens is perfect for bright daylight shooting of birds, sports, safari animals. Just about anything you need to reach out and touch.This is Panasonic's largest M4/3 lens so far and weighs in at 1.14 lbs. To give you a comparison, Nikon's 70-300 mm lens weighs in at 1.6 lbs. Unfortunately at 4.9" long it is not as small as I think it should be. The Nikon 70-300 VR is 5.6" long so not that much bigger and that is an FX lens. However, with that said this is a solid lens with great construction. It is typical of all of their heigh end lenses such as the 8mm Fisheye and 7-14mm wide angle. Something to note is this lens will be unwieldy to use on all the Olympus M4/3 and the Panasonic GF lines.This lens takes very nice photos and the autofocus is very fast. Especially on the GH2. The Image Stabilization works as advertised.Overall, if you are looking to take pictures of birds, your kids soccer games, or anything else that you would use a 600mm lens then this is the one to use on the M4/3 system.As a comparison the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 is smaller and lighter and covers a greater focal range. However, it does not have Image Stabilization as that is built into Olympus cameras. So this would not be a good lens for Panasonic users. Also, I prefer the build and feel of the Panasonic. However, that is my personal bias. Oh the Olympus is $900 vs $600 for the Panasonic.UpdateNow that I have had a chance to play with this lens on the GH2 for a while, I can say this combo is great for shooting wildlife. The GH2 has an Extra Tele Convert (ETC) mode that makes this lens the equivalent of a 840mm (Medium ETC) and 1200mm (Small ETC). When you shoot in this mode you are getting an 8mp and 4mp image respectively. Yes you can crop a picture to get the same magnification. However, by selecting the ETC mode you are more likely to focus to an ultra sharp image on your subject. Also, it saves you 1 step in your work flow and saves space on your computer. So I find the ETC mode useful for stills also. As a down side it effectively makes your sensor smaller so it is not that useful in high ISO situations.Overall, a brilliant lens and a no brainer if you are looking for extra reach on you M4/3 system.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2011
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful telephoto lens!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2011
I've been playing with this lens on a Panasonic GH2 for a week, taking pictures of people, animals, and plants. I used it outdoors in the sun and in shade, and indoors during the day without a flash, both with good results. It's great for taking pictures of animals and people from a distance without disturbing them; and it's also useful when I can't move close to a subject. Its smooth bokek makes it suitable for portraits, surprising for a lens with an aperture of f/4-5.6.

It is sharp, even in low light and in low contrast settings, thanks to the image stabilization. And it focuses quickly and accurately most of the time.

The only time I had trouble focusing was when I tried to focus on a flower with a tree trunk behind it. The lens kept focusing on the trunk and not the blossom, even when the GH2 was set to manual focus. After several minutes of frustration I changed the angle of the shot, with foliage in the background, so I was able to take the picture.

This is the biggest, heaviest micro four thirds lens Panasonic makes; stored with the lens hood and rear lens cap on it is 7" long and weighs 1 pound 2.3 ounces; it's 2" longer and a pound heavier attached to the GH2. But that size and weight isn't much for the 35mm equivalent of 200-600mm. A DSLR with a telephoto zoom lens attached would weigh a lot more and it wouldn't zoom to 600mm, 35mm equivalent field of view. I wish the lens hood was retractable, making it more compact to store in a camera bag, but that is a minor issue.

I posted pictures of plants and animals in the image gallery under the picture of the lens so please look at them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Close to the Killer App for Micro 4/3 (Update)
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2010
It has taken Panasonic a long time to realize the one of the biggest strengths of M4/3 is exploiting the 2x crop factor. They have now done that with the 100-300mm lens. This lens is the equivalent of a 200mm-600mm f/5.6! Wow (In 1:1 Tele Extender Video mode you get a 2.6x extender fro a 520-1560mm f/5.6 equivalent lens). If you check your specs you will see 600mm prime lenses come one stop faster and cost around oh $14,000. That is not a typo. They also weigh 11 pounds. So they are hardly something you would tote around. Now ideally, Panasonic would come out with a 300mm f/2.8 and f/4. Those would be super lenses on the M4/3. However, they would be bigger and heavier than this lens. So this lens is perfect for bright daylight shooting of birds, sports, safari animals. Just about anything you need to reach out and touch.

This is Panasonic's largest M4/3 lens so far and weighs in at 1.14 lbs. To give you a comparison, Nikon's 70-300 mm lens weighs in at 1.6 lbs. Unfortunately at 4.9" long it is not as small as I think it should be. The Nikon 70-300 VR is 5.6" long so not that much bigger and that is an FX lens. However, with that said this is a solid lens with great construction. It is typical of all of their heigh end lenses such as the 8mm Fisheye and 7-14mm wide angle. Something to note is this lens will be unwieldy to use on all the Olympus M4/3 and the Panasonic GF lines.

This lens takes very nice photos and the autofocus is very fast. Especially on the GH2. The Image Stabilization works as advertised.

Overall, if you are looking to take pictures of birds, your kids soccer games, or anything else that you would use a 600mm lens then this is the one to use on the M4/3 system.

As a comparison the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 is smaller and lighter and covers a greater focal range. However, it does not have Image Stabilization as that is built into Olympus cameras. So this would not be a good lens for Panasonic users. Also, I prefer the build and feel of the Panasonic. However, that is my personal bias. Oh the Olympus is $900 vs $600 for the Panasonic.

Update

Now that I have had a chance to play with this lens on the GH2 for a while, I can say this combo is great for shooting wildlife. The GH2 has an Extra Tele Convert (ETC) mode that makes this lens the equivalent of a 840mm (Medium ETC) and 1200mm (Small ETC). When you shoot in this mode you are getting an 8mp and 4mp image respectively. Yes you can crop a picture to get the same magnification. However, by selecting the ETC mode you are more likely to focus to an ultra sharp image on your subject. Also, it saves you 1 step in your work flow and saves space on your computer. So I find the ETC mode useful for stills also. As a down side it effectively makes your sensor smaller so it is not that useful in high ISO situations.

Overall, a brilliant lens and a no brainer if you are looking for extra reach on you M4/3 system.
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