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PANASONIC LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR PROFESSIONAL LENS, 100-400MM, F4.0-6.3 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-RS100400 (USA BLACK)
Brand | Panasonic |
Focal Length Description | 100-400 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Lens Description | 20 elements in 13 groups (1 aspherical ED lens, 1 UED lens, 2 ED lenses) |
About this item
- Experience a Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lens design with a significant reduction in size and weight; Up to two thirds smaller and one fifth the weight of comparable DSLR 35 millimeter long zoom lenses
- 100 to 400 millimeter F/4.0-6.3 LEICA VARIO ELMAR high performance lens for nature photography (200 to 800 millimeter 35 millimeter camera lens equivalent), Closest Focusing Distance : FULL:1.3 meter /4.27 feet, LIMIT:5.0 meter/16.4 feet, Maximum magnification : Approx. 0.25x / 0.5x (35 millimeter camera equivalent)
- Ideally suited for the outdoors with a splash and dustproof sealed body. (When combined with splash and dustproof LUMIX G Mirrorless camera models)
- Impressive image stability with integrated LUMIX Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and LUMIX Dual I.S. camera compatibility
- Integrated rotary tripod mount and built in sliding lens hood; Diagonal Angle of View: 12 degree (Wide) to 3.1 degree (TELE)
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Image stabilization | 4.7 | 4.0 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.6 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.2 |
Auto focus | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | BUYDIRECT & SAVE, USA | Amazon.com | Adorama | 6ave | Amazon.com | 6ave |
lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto, Standard, Wide Angle | Standard | Telephoto | zoom |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | — |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | — | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 100 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 14 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 100 millimeters | — |
max focal length | 400 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 140 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 400 millimeters | — |
fixed focal length | 400 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 140 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
model name | H-RS100400 | LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6, Full-Frame L Mount Lens, Telephoto S-R70300 | — | lumix | — | lumix |
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Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.17 pounds |
ASIN | B01A60SYDI |
Item model number | H-RS100400 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #321 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 5, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
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Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts. As an optical partner of legendary LEICA Lenses, the LUMIX 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 Lens features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for the outdoors, this lens features a splash and dustproof design when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera. With Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability. Make the switch from bulky DSLRs to the smaller, lighter, more compact Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX. (200-800mm 35mm Camera Lens Equivalent).
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Customers like the quality and image quality of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's an excellent lens, with good resolution and takes great pictures. They also appreciate the build quality and the image stabilization. That said, opinions are mixed on sharpness, zoom, focus, and size.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it's excellent throughout, works great, and is incredible. The OIS is excellent, especially at 400mm, and they prefer it to the built-in. They also say the lens works well with their OM-D M1 for long shots and is a great lens for wildlife, birding, and extreme handheld telephoto shots.
"...do hand held focus stacking (thanks to Olympus Technology), with very good results (see attached dragonfly photo)...." Read more
"Amazing glass in this lens. I use it solely for birding on a Lumix g9 body and have been extremely pleased...." Read more
"...I have good light this is the lens I will have mounted because its so versatile with that huge zoom range and is fully capable of producing stunning..." Read more
"...I was very pleased with the results, better than I expected, very sharp especially at 400-500 mm equivalent and even at 600-800 mm equivalent the..." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes great pictures, has a good resolution, and is reliable for sharp handheld photos. Some say that the lens is excellent for taking wildlife and bird photos, and that it provides wonderful clarity.
"...Every shot can now be perfectly exposed no matter how difficult the lighting situation...." Read more
"I do really recommend this lense, it has a good resolution, the zoom is very great and images are sharp." Read more
"...makes this lens work for me is dual IS, which has enabled reliably sharp handheld photos at 1/125s, or even sharp shots at 1/30s when selected from..." Read more
"...The image seems to be always blurry in a way. Sometimes more and sometimes less, but it is always annoyingly blurry...." Read more
Customers like the build quality of the camera lenses. They mention that it has excellent build quality, and they did not notice any mechanical issues. The lens is weather sealed and has a nearly all-metal construction.
"...Autofocus is fast and build quality is excellent. Image quality is also excellent, and stopping down does little to increase sharpness...." Read more
"This lens if very well built. All is metal. It is not a light lens, but considering its reach: 200 to 800mm (eqviv to 35mm) it is also not so heavy...." Read more
"...Weather sealed and nearly all-metal constructionAmazingly small and relatively light (2.1 Pounds) for such a range of zoom..." Read more
"...focus when zoomed all the way on my G7 body - and it compares poorly to the other options I have. Do I just have a lemon?..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image stabilization of the camera lens. They mention that the built-in image stabilizer works well, and the lens is easy to hold steady.
"...The image stabilization is excellent as is the focusing which is extremely fast and accurate...." Read more
"...It extends quite a bit at 400mm, but it is not front heavy and overall handles nicely...." Read more
"...In lens image stabilation is excellent and even though the lens is heavy it is very comfortable to hand-hold..." Read more
"...The lens has Optical Stabilization built-in which is nice and also has a 5mm-Infiniti switch on the lens which helps with focusing faster on distant..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sharpness of the camera lens. Some mention that the sharpiness is incredible, the lens is sharp at all focal lengths, and the shots are sharp, while others say that it's not sharp enough to justify the price tag and is annoyingly blurry.
"...good if not better than any Nikon lens I have used and it is sharp at all focal lengths. Excellent contrast, too.3...." Read more
"...than tack sharp at the extremes of their zoom range, this lens is super sharp all the way out to 400mm (800mm equivalent)...." Read more
"...It can be a little less sharp on the 400mm end but if you use a monopod the images are still very good...." Read more
"...Trust me this lens is VERY sharp and the colors are gorgeous!The thing I see about this lens is it needs to be worked to its strengths...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the lens. Some mention that the focusing is fast, and the autofocus is great. They also say that the close focus distance is excellent, and that the auto-focus tracking seems to be pretty solid on still or slow moving subjects. However, others say that above 300mm they found some focusing issues, and say that focus is challenging at long focal lengths. They mention that it's very still and not smooth, and they can't get a clear, sharp focus when zoomed all the way on their G7 body.
"...The image stabilization is excellent as is the focusing which is extremely fast and accurate...." Read more
"...Autofocus is fast and build quality is excellent. Image quality is also excellent, and stopping down does little to increase sharpness...." Read more
"...The focus of this lens is very still and not smooth. Even over time...." Read more
"...Auto-focus tracking seems to be pretty solid on still or slow moving subjectsCons:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the zoom of the camera lenses. Some mention that it has a good resolution, the zoom is very great, and images are sharp at lower zoom levels. They also appreciate the magnification capability without a tripod. However, others say that the zoom was stiff, difficult to zoom, and the ring is not smooth, creating problems for rapid zooming.
"I do really recommend this lense, it has a good resolution, the zoom is very great and images are sharp." Read more
"...As stated by other reviewers, the zoom is rather stiff but not unlike other professional lenses and is very acceptable in my opinion...." Read more
"...the lens I will have mounted because its so versatile with that huge zoom range and is fully capable of producing stunning results!" Read more
"...only complaint before I realized I had the lens on lock was the tight zoom barrel...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the camera lenses. Some mention that it's a compact size, while others say that it is very tight and the barrel is too large for lens cap tethers. There is some looseness in fit at the camera mount, but it does not interfere with operation. Overall, the opinions are mixed and the lens is a good choice for those looking for a high-quality and compact lens.
"...This lens will get used a lot.Best features:1. Small size...." Read more
"...T There is some looseness in fit at the camera mount, but not interfere with operation at all." Read more
"...Weather sealed and nearly all-metal constructionAmazingly small and relatively light (2.1 Pounds) for such a range of zoom..." Read more
"...I really like this lens it is extremely compact and light weight, quality is excellent to quite good across the entire zoom range but the reasons I..." Read more
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Best features:
1. Small size. Anything close in angle of view for APS-C or Full Frame would be 2 to 3 times bigger and heavier. I am more likely to take this with me.
2. Sharpness. This is as good if not better than any Nikon lens I have used and it is sharp at all focal lengths. Excellent contrast, too.
3. The image stabilization of the lens/camera combination is nothing short of amazing. Handheld shots taken at 1/200 sec. that you can pixel peep are beyond belief.
My only concerns so far are:
1. The supposedly weak lens mount so I am being sure to hold it at the mid point at the tripod collar. I remove the extra tripod foot when hand-holding.
2. It is not a fast lens at the 400mm length. Even at ISO 800 with the dual stabilization (which really works well), you are pushing the limits of handheld photography. ISO 1200 or higher is required with anything other than bright daylight or if the subject is moving.
3. Learning the correct autofocus settings is still a challenge. In most situations, it is fast and accurate. I have a G85 with all the firmware updates but it is still tricky to find the subject if it is a small portion of the image. I might need to use the manual/auto focus combination setting just to get it started in the correct range or play with the focus area settings.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
Best features:
1. Small size. Anything close in angle of view for APS-C or Full Frame would be 2 to 3 times bigger and heavier. I am more likely to take this with me.
2. Sharpness. This is as good if not better than any Nikon lens I have used and it is sharp at all focal lengths. Excellent contrast, too.
3. The image stabilization of the lens/camera combination is nothing short of amazing. Handheld shots taken at 1/200 sec. that you can pixel peep are beyond belief.
My only concerns so far are:
1. The supposedly weak lens mount so I am being sure to hold it at the mid point at the tripod collar. I remove the extra tripod foot when hand-holding.
2. It is not a fast lens at the 400mm length. Even at ISO 800 with the dual stabilization (which really works well), you are pushing the limits of handheld photography. ISO 1200 or higher is required with anything other than bright daylight or if the subject is moving.
3. Learning the correct autofocus settings is still a challenge. In most situations, it is fast and accurate. I have a G85 with all the firmware updates but it is still tricky to find the subject if it is a small portion of the image. I might need to use the manual/auto focus combination setting just to get it started in the correct range or play with the focus area settings.
My decision to buy the Panasonic 100-400mm Zoom Lens over the other purchase options has also exceeded my expectations. The zoom range is the most apparent improvement but it's not what make this lens such a great choice. Unlike most zoom lenses which are less than tack sharp at the extremes of their zoom range, this lens is super sharp all the way out to 400mm (800mm equivalent). It doesn't matter if you're using it to photograph an up close dragonfly or a distant bird your photograph will be sharp (assuming you've made the correct exposure decisions).
The image stabilization is excellent as is the focusing which is extremely fast and accurate. I've even been able to do hand held focus stacking (thanks to Olympus Technology), with very good results (see attached dragonfly photo). As stated by other reviewers, the zoom is rather stiff but not unlike other professional lenses and is very acceptable in my opinion. Due to the limitations of the current focusing technology in 4/3 format this lens will not keep up with fast action like flying birds but then this is no surprise as I've had like results using my other lenses.
While I have never given a five star rating before, I highly recommend this lens to anyone who wants "near perfection" in an extreme zoom lens. Without a doubt this lens has exceeded my expectations and is worth 5 stars and it's rather exorbitant price tag.
My decision to buy the Panasonic 100-400mm Zoom Lens over the other purchase options has also exceeded my expectations. The zoom range is the most apparent improvement but it's not what make this lens such a great choice. Unlike most zoom lenses which are less than tack sharp at the extremes of their zoom range, this lens is super sharp all the way out to 400mm (800mm equivalent). It doesn't matter if you're using it to photograph an up close dragonfly or a distant bird your photograph will be sharp (assuming you've made the correct exposure decisions).
The image stabilization is excellent as is the focusing which is extremely fast and accurate. I've even been able to do hand held focus stacking (thanks to Olympus Technology), with very good results (see attached dragonfly photo). As stated by other reviewers, the zoom is rather stiff but not unlike other professional lenses and is very acceptable in my opinion. Due to the limitations of the current focusing technology in 4/3 format this lens will not keep up with fast action like flying birds but then this is no surprise as I've had like results using my other lenses.
While I have never given a five star rating before, I highly recommend this lens to anyone who wants "near perfection" in an extreme zoom lens. Without a doubt this lens has exceeded my expectations and is worth 5 stars and it's rather exorbitant price tag.
At max f6.3 that's a good thing. What makes this lens work for me is dual IS, which has enabled reliably sharp handheld photos at 1/125s, or even sharp shots at 1/30s when selected from a burst. That's not going to suit every subject, but for me it often does, which means I can keep ISO low enough in low(er) light.
It extends quite a bit at 400mm, but it is not front heavy and overall handles nicely. I use it with a Peak Design shoulder strap, one side anchored on the lens tripod mount and the other on the left side of the camera.
My only complaint before I realized I had the lens on lock was the tight zoom barrel. I read online that I needed to make sure the lens was not on lock and I swore up and down that mine wasnt, until I realized it was. So double-check that. Now that I have the lens unlocked I have no complaints about the zoom ring.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
My only complaint before I realized I had the lens on lock was the tight zoom barrel. I read online that I needed to make sure the lens was not on lock and I swore up and down that mine wasnt, until I realized it was. So double-check that. Now that I have the lens unlocked I have no complaints about the zoom ring.
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Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2016