Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm
The 70-300mm range with macro capability at 300mm and 5.5-stop Dual I.S. 2 stabilization delivers sharp handheld telephoto and close-up shots. Its dust, splash, and freeze-resistant build ensures reliable performance in harsh outdoor conditions. This lens is best for L-mount wildlife and nature photographers who need a single, rugged zoom for both distant subjects and detailed macro work.
Focal length 70-300mm
Aperture f/4.5
Mount L-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 2028 g
lens type zoom
47 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm | 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 | 70-300mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 18-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | L-Mount | 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) | 2028 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 326 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R70300 70-300mm | 53.8 | 59.7 | 11.6 | 52.2 | 17.7 | 60.1 | 90.9 | 27.4 | 98.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.7 | 63.1 | 83.2 | 96.2 | 71 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.6 | 81.4 | 83.6 | 95.3 | 54.5 | 82.8 | 82.9 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.8 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.3 | 96.6 | 95.3 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.5 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.4 | 77.7 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.6 | 86.7 | 70.4 | 41.6 | 83.7 | 88.4 | 77 | 53.6 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
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