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LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L · Macro · FULL FRAME

LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. — 70–300mm f/4.5-5.6 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$1,249

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

70-300 mm

Max Aperture

f/4.5-5.6

Mount

Leica L

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

5 stops

Weight

790 g

Min Focus

28 cm

Filter Size

77 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Covers the classic 85-135mm portrait focal length range
  • · 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Long telephoto reach (300mm) captures distant sports action
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is vital for steady handheld panning
  • · OIS is highly effective offering up to 5 stops of stability

Landscape

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body protects against dust and rain in the field

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Massive 4x zoom range covers wide to telephoto in one lens
  • · Weather-sealed body is prepared for varied travel climates

Wildlife

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · Solid 300mm reach for medium-sized wildlife
  • · Optical image stabilization is crucial to keep telephoto shots steady

Macro & Close-up

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · True 1:1 macro magnification (1x) or higher — captures extreme detail
  • · Short focus distance of 28 cm allows close shooting

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)70 mm
Focal length (Max)300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/4.5
Max aperture (Tele)f/5.6
Elements23
Groups17
Special elementsAspherical

Focus System

Min focus distance28 cm
Max magnification1 ×
Autofocus motorLinear / Stepping Motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationYes
OIS effectiveness5 stops

Physical Specs

Weight790 g
Length161 mm
Diameter81 mm
Filter thread size77 mm
Weather sealingYes
Diaphragm blades9

Compatibility

Lens mountLeica L
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringYes
Custom function buttonYes