LUMIX S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 for L Mount
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Web ID: 21617271Better than adequate
I've been a Panasonic/Lumix user since 2012. Their cameras are amazing but their lenses are just good enough, in general. This one is not inexpensive, so it's just good enough for the price. It's not too heavy for 135 Format. Since they didn't mention freeze resistance, I will assume that the weather-sealing is adequate for light weather. I have been able to photograph stars at the wide end, but for some reason, the S5 Mk II refused to get any photos at the long end in the dark. That was the main reason I bought the lens. It's not that an aperture of f/5.6 is so bad. Certainly when you're photographing from a distance you can use a deeper Depth of Field with a larger sensor. Dual I.S. seemed to perform well. During daylight, it focused accurately, though focus was a bit slow. Hopefully, a firmware update would help it.
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Hi there! Thank you for sharing your detailed review! We really appreciate your insights as a long-time Panasonic/Lumix user. It’s great to hear that you’re finding the lens suitable for your needs, especially with its performance during daylight and star photography. We understand your concerns about focusing at the long end in low light, and we’ll certainly take note of that for our future updates. As for the firmware update, we’re always working to improve performance, so we’ll keep an eye on that. We value your feedback and are glad to have you as part of the Panasonic family.