Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. is 780g lighter (790g vs 1570g).
- —The LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4.5 (≈1.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. cost $1,349 less ($1,250 vs $2,599).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. reaches 0.50× vs 0.21×.
Which to choose
- LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 790g, 780g less than the next
- +The longest reach: up to 300mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.50× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $1,250, $1,349 less
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2.8, about 1.4 stops more light
- +The nicest background blur in reviews
- +The fastest autofocus in reviews
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 70–300mm
- 70–200mm
- Max aperture
- F4.5–5.6
- F2.8◆
- Weight
- 790g◆
- 1,570g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.0 × 148.0mm
- 94.4 × 208.6mm
- Volume
- 820 cm³◆
- 1460 cm³
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.54m◆
- 0.95m
- Max magnification
- 0.50×◆
- 0.21×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 11
- 22 / 17
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- Linear Motor
- Double Focus (linear and stepping motors)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,250◆
- $2,599
- Sharpness
- 8.7◆
- 8.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3
- 9.1◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.6
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 8.6
- 9.2◆
- Value / Size
- 8.0◆
- 7.2
Performance overlay
- LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
- LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.