5 best telephoto lens for panasonic lumixes

Product description

Panasonic LUMIX Mirror less Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts. This 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 classic enhanced lens has been updated for the outdoors with a splash proof and dustproof design (when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirror less camera). Now featuring Power O.I.S. optical image stabilization compatibility with 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0 (Image Stabilization) you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability. Make the switch from bulky DSLRs to the smaller, lighter, more compact Mirror less Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX. (200-600mm 35mm Camera Lens Equivalent).

• Updated Panasonic LUMIX 100 300mm zoom lens replaces H FS100300
• 100 300mm F4.0 5.6 (1 ED), closest Focusing Distance : 1.5m / 4.92feet
• Upgraded support for harsh weather conditions (Splash proof / Dustproof)
• Panasonic POWER O.I.S. compatible with LUMIX Dual I.S. 2.0 LUMIX Mirror less cameras.
• Faster focus tracking via a 240 fps linear motor.Diagonal Angle of View:12°(Wide) 4.1°(Tele)

User questions & answers

Question:	is this compatible with a Lumix GF
Answer:	Yes, works great
Question:	whats in the box
Answer:	The Canon Rebel XS will work with pretty much any EF-mount lens ever made, as well as with the special EF-S lenses designed for cameras with APS-C size sensors.
Question:	Where do I get firmware updates for this? The jpn site only has one for the older version
Answer:	No
Question:	Anyone else have dust on your copy? My front element had minor exterior dust. And packaging wasn't great imo. Carboard inserts, not styro
Answer:	No. Works on canon

Product features

TELEPHOTO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6

Drawing subjects in from a distance, this 300mm (35mm camera equivalent: 600mm) ultra-telephoto zoom lens is ideal for capturing intense action sports, or even animals you couldn’t normally get close to. Unlike conventional lenses, LUMIX G lenses like this one are small, lightweight and fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Now you can take professional-looking shots of an athlete – and even capture individual drops of water falling through the air.

SPLASH AND DUSTPROOF

Brave the elements in nearly any kind of weather or shooting location. This lens features a splash/dustproof construction* that is tough enough to withstand even heavy field use. It protects the lens system inside from sand, rain and more, making it perfect for shooting under harsh conditions. Now there is nothing holding you back from capturing the creative nature or landscape shots you want.

*The lens supports this feature in conjunction with splash/dustproof LUMIX cameras.

POWER O.I.S.

Capture scenes carefree or at the spur of the moment. The optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) technology built directly into the lens ensures your photos will look great, with sharp blur-free contours across the entire picture.

Taking highly popular MEGA O.I.S. further, this advanced technology immediately compensates even large camera shake and vibrations that may occur in photography. So you can capture true-to-life scenes without the need for a tripod. In the end, you’ll enjoy wonderfully crisp images.

VIDEO SUPPORT

With video support any user has everything they need for recording with their LUMIX camera. Not only does it perform smooth aperture changes, so there are no sudden jumps in exposure, it also boasts a silent design for enhanced capture of the scene’s audio. What’s more, the stunning AF performance of this lens records excellent 4K video, where precise focusing is essential.

LENS CONSTRUCTION

Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) lenses correct chromatic aberration rendering sharp, high-contrast images with clear colors from corner to corner.

MTF CHART

For lenses that are capable of compensating distortion, the horizontal axis of the MTF shows the distance from the center of the corrected image.

Product description

Panasonic LUMIX mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lenses deliver a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts and professionals. The Panasonic LUMIX professional camera lens g Varo H-FS45150AK features a multi-coated lens to reduce bothersome ghost and flare to deliver high optical performance. Compatible with compact system cameras (DSLM) lumix g models that comply with Micro Four Thirds system Standard, This camera lens incorporates Panasonic Mega O. I. S. (Optical image Stabilizer), which makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-lit situations by suppressing the blur caused by a hand movement. For added versatile high performance, This medium zoom lens offers a F4. 0-5. 6 ASPH and focal length of 45-150mm (35mm camera equivalent: 90-300mm), providing a versatile medium zoom range for daily situations. Make the switch from bulky DSLRs to the smaller, lighter, more compact mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX.

• Multi coated lens: A multi coated lens element reduces ghost and flare to deliver high optical performance (12 elements in 9 groups, [1 UHR lens and 2 aspherical lenses])
• Near silent focusing for video and still: inner focus system enables excellent resolution and contrast from full life size magnification to infinity; stepping motor makes focusing action smooth and near silent for use in video and photo recording
• Lumia optical image stabilization: Panasonic Mega O. I. S. Makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low lit situations by suppressing the blur caused by a hand movement
• Medium zoom lens: A 45 150mm (35mm camera equivalent: 90 300mm) focal length with F4. 0 5. 6 ASPH provides a versatile medium zoom range of daily situations
• Seven aperture blade construction: The lens’ seven aperture blades produce an attractive smoothness in out of focus areas, even when shooting at large aperture
• Lens Type: Telephoto

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this compatible with the DMC-G6KK
Answer:	I had terrible results with that. I am using a Yamaha mixer straight into the camera. I am recording loud electric guitars. The VU meter on the camera is so crude as to be pretty useless. No matter how I set the VU meter or the master on the mixer, the audio would come out distorted badly. Nothing I tried worked. That was my main reason for buying the camera was to use a mixer to use two mics to record a speaker cab. I sent the camera back, the results were just too crude and useless. I ended up buying an upscale Panasonic UX180 that has stereo XLR inputs, a fully manageable recording system in camera with separate audio dials for each channel. My mixer works perfectly with it so I get video and audio on my SD cards to dump straight into Final Cut ProX, works like a dream. I simply could not find another camera that had professional audio recording capabilities using a mixer. I tried a budget JBC pro camcorder, what a horrible piece of junk, the view finder was completely worthless, image quality was terrible, the UX180 is a big camera with big pro features, worth every penny I paid for it. The V770 is a great camera on its own, but dumping audio into, was a huge fail for me, with no work around.
Question:	Will it work with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF
Answer:	Max240
Question:	Is this fit in GF
Answer:	The built in mic is excellent. That said, if you want an external mic, I'd suggest one like the Rode VideoMic. You have to supply your own power, there is no phantom power.
Question:	If you had to choose one panasonic prime lens for your mft camera - would you get this one (25mm) or the 20mm f1.7? main use: portrait, night, street
Answer:	Yes it does. External Microphone. Another for external headphones. It also has an external hot shoe for boom mic or lighting.

Product features

Panaosinic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mirrorless Camera Lens with Optical Stabilizer, Micro Four Thirds Mount, H-FS45150AK

Featuring an ultra-compact size and light weight body, the LUMIX G VARIO 45-150 mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens offers a versatile zoom range of 45-150 mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 90-300 mm) providing a versatile medium zoom range for daily situations.

Stabilized Near Silent Focusing For Video And Still

The LUMIX G VARIO 45-150 mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens incorporates Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), which makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-lit situations by suppressing the blur caused by a hand movement. The lens’ inner focus system enables excellent resolution and contrast from full life-size magnification to infinity and the inclusion of a stepping motor makes focusing action smooth and near silent for use in both video and photo recording. When used with the LUMIX G Micro System line, users can also take advantage of the high-speed, high-precision Contract AF (Auto Focus) System.

High Optical Performance

Comprised of 12 elements in nine groups, one UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens and two aspherical lenses in the LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. achieves uniform sharpness from the center to the corners for high optical performance.

Seven Aperture Blade Construction

The lens’ seven aperture blades produce an attractive smoothness in out-of-focus areas, even when shooting at large aperture. Additionally, a multi-coated lens element reduces ghost and flare, to deliver high optical performance.

Product description

The new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. lens features superb image rendering for lifelike textures and crisp, edge-to-edge contrast. A unique Nano Surface Coating technology minimizes reflections at entire visual light range (380nm-780nm) for a dramatic reduction of ghosts and light flare, resulting in outstandingly clear picture quality. Using a Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System to control three lens groups separately the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. achieves a reduction in both size and weight without compromising picture quality. Boasting outstanding compactness, the lens is approximately 90mm in length and 7.4oz in weight, resulting in ultra-high mobility. Offering a versatile zoom range of 45-175mm the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. allows distant subjects to be captured sharply at the tele-end. Also notable, the lens is extremely suitable for portrait and landscape shots, as its high contrast and resolution helps images shot at the wide end maintain exceptional quality, and the zoom lever allows for quick and stable zooming, even while shooting a moving object. The new lens system features two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lenses which suppress chromatic aberration and contribute to high descriptive performance across the entire zoom range 45-175mm. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) integrated into the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. makes it easy to shoot sharp images even in low-lit situations. With improved sensitivity of the gyro sensor, the new POWER O.I.S. also suppresses large, slow movements two times more effectively while small, fast movements are compensated for by the conventional MEGA O.I.S.

• 90mm-350mm in 35mm equivalent zoom
• Nano Surface Coating technology minimizes reflections at entire visual light range
• POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) integrated into the lens makes it easy to shoot sharp images even in low-lit situations
• Power zoom; Minimum Aperture: F22

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the difference between the black and silver versions of this lens? There's quite a price spread! Are they the same
Answer:	Yes, it is compatible with Canon T3.
Question:	Hello, if I mount this lens on GX7 body, can I zoom the lens using Image App on iPhone
Answer:	Yes, however, it is a full frame lens so on the t6i the crop factor is important. This lens will be a 80mm f1.8 on the t6i. It WILL work perfectly but the focal length is the longer 80mm on that camera as it will be on all Canon APS-c sized sensor cameras. It is only a 50mm f1.8 on a full frame Canon Camera like the 5D series.
Question:	Will it fit and the i o stability on olympus air 1 work
Answer:	Yes this lens works on all 3 of my cameras: Rebel XT, T5 and 7D mk2
Question:	I have this lens on a blackmagic studio camera, and it looks amazing. is there a way to turn off the auto-fstop
Answer:	I bought this lens because I thought I my Canon lens had been stolen, but it turned up. Now I have both. I did a comparison, shooting the same scene using a tripod. I looked closely at the two photos in Photoshop. The sharpness was identical. Chromatic aberrations, which weren't bad, were the same. The only difference was that the Yongnuo was brighter even though the exposure settings were the same. I'd say half a stop brighter. So you could use the same aperture as the Canon but use a slightly higher shutter speed or lower your ISO. It's a great alternative to the Canon.

Product features

PANASONIC LUMIX G X Vario Power Zoom Lens, 45-175MM, F4.0-5.6 ASPH, MIRRORLESS Micro Four Thirds, Power Optical I.S, H-PS45175K (USA Black)

• Premium 3.9X Video and Still Optimized Powered Zoom (45-175mm) with Exclusive Power Zoom Technology
• Floating Inner Focus Power O.I.S with Silent Drive Optimized for Video and Still Capture
• Micro Four Thirds Durable Metal Lens Mount with Power Controls for Focus and Smooth Zooming.
• Premium Extra-low Refractive Index Nano Surface Coating.

Product Details

The Panasonic new cutting-edge interchangeable lens LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (H-PS45175) with electric-powered zoom operation from the new premium lens brand "X" for LUMIX G Micro System that complies with Micro Four Thirds System standard. Crystallizing Panasonic's optical technologies, the new "X" lens features superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating for minimal ghosts and flaring and natural atmospheres with remarkable transparency.

Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System

The Industry's first adoption of Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System* which controls 3 lens groups separately by the individual actuator achieves downsizing in both size and weight. It also achieves high descriptive performance for resolution and contrast at entire zoom range 45-175mm (35mm camera equivalent: 90-350mm) without changing the overall length.

Product description

LUMIX G MACRO 30mm /F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.

• Approx. 1.0x / 2.0x (35mm camera equiv.) Magnification
• High Descriptiveness Corner to Corner / Beautiful Bokeh Expression
• 240 fps Drive AF / MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i put this on a panasonic lumix fz
Answer:	Unfortunately no. FZ80 is a fixed lens camera - lrnd cannot be replaced. If the camera lens has a front thread then you can get a closeup filter to get closer focusing.
Question:	I have a lumix GF3, will it work with this camera
Answer:	Yes.
Question:	Will this be good for food photography? I'm specifically shooting spices
Answer:	Yes and no. This can’t be the only lens but it will certain add more options. I do mainly food photography and I use this lens conjunction to many others.
Question:	What is the focal length, 30mm or 60mm
Answer:	It's focal length is 30mm. Paired with a micro-four-thirds sensor, it's angle of view is similar to that of a 60mm lens on a 35mm sensor.

Product description

Panasonic Renewal Of its 14-140mm lumix g telephoto zoom lens is based on the Micro Four Thirds system Standard. In addition to its versatile zoom range From wide-angle to telephoto, the upgraded lumix g Varo 14-140mm/ F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./ power O.I.S. (H-fsa14140) features a splash*/dust-resistant construction for heavy field use while maintaining its stylishly compact and lightweight profile. The lens's practical zoom range of 14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-280mm) suits a wide range of shooting situations. It can deftly capture the detail of a dynamic landscape, smoothly bring subjects up close or shoot an intimate, impressive portrait with beautifully defocused background. Power O.I.S. (Optical image Stabilizer) compensates effectively not only for small, fast movement but also large, slow subjects, making it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-lit situations, such as nighttime or indoors. Incorporating an inner focus drive system and stepping motor, The LUMIX g Varo 14-140mm/ F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./ power O.I.S. Is more than capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the digital camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with sensor drives at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of digital cameras with high-speed AF. The LUMIX g Varo 14-140mm/ F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./ power O.I.S. (H-fsa14140) is designed and built with a highly reliable metal mount and includes multi-coated lens elements to minimize ghosts and flare. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape to produce an attractively smooth Defocus effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. Notices and DISCLAIMERS: splash resistant*/ dust resistant: splash resistant is a term used to describe an extra level of protection This device offers against accidental exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this device is subjected to direct contact with water. Minimizing damage: in order to minimize the possibility of damage, Please be sure the following precautions are taken: (a) the splash resistant feature only works in conjunction with the cameras, lenses, and accessories that carry the same Panasonic splash resistant certification. (B) the device is not designed to be dust and splash resistant when or if a USB connection cable or the cable holder is attached to it. (C) make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed. (D) make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory card, or other accessory. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed. (E) If this device is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material Clean it as soon as possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the device. Camera Monitor cleaning: If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry Soft cloth. (A) not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations. (B) If the monitor is closed When such liquids are present, malfunction may result. Cold temperatures: when using in cold temperatures (10C to 0C (14F to 32F): attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating temperature of 10C (14F) before use. Cautions: do not place your hands inside the camera mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

• Upgraded 14-140mm Lens – the LUMIX g Vario h-fsa14140 is an upgraded version of the LUMIX h-fs14140ak 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 (10x) telephoto zoom lens
• Micro four-thirds mount – durable metal MFT mount is compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, including Lumix g Mirrorless Digital Cameras
• Rugged lens design - durable splash*/dust-resistant construction ideal for heavy field use, while maintaining its stylishly compact and lightweight profile
• Power O.I.S. - Optical image Stabilizer quickly and effectively compensates for small, fast movements even in low-lit situations
• Quality optics - comprised of 14 elements in 12 groups, This lens features three aspherical lenses and two ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses, while efficiently minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this manual zoom, or can i use a camera app to zoom remotely
Answer:	Yes. It will. This lens fits all the Canon bodies which has white square marked on lens adapter side.
Question:	Does the fit the gx
Answer:	Yes, it will, your camera can use all EF and EF-S lenses. There is a newer version though, the EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM. There are some fairly important updates to the STM version; here is a list of the most important ones… 1. STM v Micro motor focus – The IS ii has an out of date focusing system, which is slow, noisy, and seeks for focus too much, especially zoomed out. The STM focus is faster, smoother, and nearly silent. It also supports continuous focus in movie mode, but only the t4i and newer models. The barrel extends during focusing too, and the IS ii is a bit wobbly fully extended, and the STM is much sturdier. 2. Rear Focusing – the IS ii version has a front element that rotates during focus, a problem if you are trying to use any kind of filter that needs to be positioned in a specific way. This makes it challenging to use a circular polarizer and graduated ND filters. The STM version uses rear focusing, and the front element does not rotate, which eliminates this issue. 3. Improved Optics – There is a noticeable difference in image quality from the IS ii and the STM version. The STM is sharper at all ranges of the zoom. All this does come at a cost, an increase in cost to be exact. The IS ii can be had for a little more than 100 USD right now, and the STM is 300 new. If you already have the IS ii and have no intention of getting a higher quality lens (like the EF 70-200mm F2.8L), then it might not be a bad idea to get the STM version. If you don’t have either, then it is no contest, get the STM, as it is possibly the best telephoto for under a grand. If you would like more info about the 55-250mm lens, you should check out the review I have on my profile. It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use the lens, and even has suggestions for lenses that might work better for you if you have the budget for them. There are also sample images taken with the lens. Here is a link to the review. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1QA3NW3157QWO?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp
Question:	Could you simply list only what the 'new' version changes/improvments are
Answer:	I know this is an older question, but I see a lot of similar questions and want to put some info here for everyone to see. Sports like soccer, baseball/softball, or really any outdoor sport played in decent light can take advantage of lenses like this. The limits of the aperture make it more challenging for indoor sports like basketball and volleyball. But for soccer, you really can't do better than this lens for its price. There is also the 75-300mm lens that sometimes gets bundled with cameras, but I really think this lens is better in almost all ways. Better image quality, better focusing, and also has IS. On a crop sensor camera, both will have plenty of range for soccer. I actually have used a 55-250mm for soccer, and it did fine. Plenty of reach, and plenty good photos. Will it be professional quality? Well, no, but it is pretty good for what you will pay. There is also an updated version of the 55-250mm, the IS STM version. It has some nice upgrades, but is over twice the price new. You can find them on ebay or refurbished for about 150 USD, so if that is ok with you, then I would recommend it. It's probably the best telephoto for less than 1000 USD. If you would like some more info about the 55-250mm lens, you should check out my review on my profile. It covers the pros and cons, offers advice for how to use it, and also has suggestions for other lenses that might be better for you. There are also sample images, and it is the #1 review on amazon for this lens. Here is a link to the review. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1QA3NW3157QWO?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp
Question:	What's the main differences between this lens and the previous version
Answer:	I know this is an older question, but I feel this is an interesting one with some very different answers, so I am going to go ahead and leave an answer... To answer your question, this is not a macro lens, though it has a pretty good close focusing distance, about 8-9 inches from the end of the barrel. So, you can place it fairly close to your subject, zoom in a little, and probably get some detail. If this isn't going ot be enough, here are some suggestions... Best method - Get a macro lens. Depending on your intended uses, there are a few options. There is the EF-S 60mm F2.8 macro USM, and the EF 100mm F2.8 macro USM, or if you are ok with third party lenses, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM. For product photography on APS-C, the 60mm is a good choice. But for tiny objects, like insects, coins, and similar sized things, then the 100mm or 105mm are the better options. I personally prefer the Sigma, since it is stabilized and is about the same price as the Canon 100mm. I actually have a review of the 60mm lens on my profile where I do a comparison with the 100mm, and give a breakdown of when one might be better than the other. Less expensive method - Get Extension tubes. For 80 USD, you can get a set of Kenko extension tubes, which reduce the minimum focusing distance of a lens. This allows you to cheat the focus and the magnification of the lens, thus making a makeshift macro lens out of jsut about any lens. Not as good as a true 1:1 lens, but for 80 bucks it's worth a shot. Plus, if you have the 50mm F1.8 STM, it works very well in this format. One caveat though, be aware that some sets of tubes don't have power supplied to them. These sets will not be compatible with STM lenses, or any other kind of lens that requires power to focus. They also remove other functions from the lens, like aperture control, and IS. I would say for the money the 80 dollar set is a better idea.

Product features

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm Telephoto Zoom Lens with F3.5-5.6 II ASPH, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Mount and Power O.I.S.

• Upgraded 14-140mm LENS – The LUMIX G Vario H-FSA14140 is an upgraded version of the LUMIX H-FS14140AK 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 (10X) Telephoto Zoom lens
• Micro four-thirds mount – Durable metal MFT mount is compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, including LUMIX G mirrorless digital cameras
• Rugged lens design - Durable splash*/dust-resistant construction ideal for heavy field use, while maintaining its stylishly compact and lightweight profile
• Power O.I.S. - Optical Image Stabilizer quickly and effectively compensates for small, fast movements even in low-lit situations
• Quality Optics - Comprised of 14 elements in 12 groups, this lens features three aspherical lenses and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses, while efficiently minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration