Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II
The 200-600mm equivalent reach, paired with POWER O.I.S. and a weather-sealed build, gives Micro Four Thirds shooters a stabilized super-telephoto option that handles rough conditions. A linear autofocus motor keeps focus fast and silent, while the extra-low dispersion element reduces fringing for cleaner images at the long end. Best for wildlife and sports photographers who need portable 600mm coverage in a weather-ready lens.
Focal length 100-300mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 85 g
af type Linear Autofocus Motor
lens type telephoto
35 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100-300mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 18-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 85 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 326 | 495 |
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II | 53.8 | 14.1 | 99.1 | 12.1 | 32.9 | 22 | 81.9 | 20.8 | 79.3 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.7 | 62.8 | 83.3 | 96.2 | 71 | 97.9 | 50.1 | 79.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.6 | 81.5 | 83.5 | 95.4 | 54.5 | 82.9 | 82.8 | 81 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.8 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.4 | 96.6 | 95.4 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.5 | 70.8 | 37.4 | 77.7 | 82.9 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.6 | 86.7 | 70.3 | 41.6 | 83.7 | 88.4 | 76.9 | 52.8 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
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