Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.

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Compact internal zoom design; All-weather build; Removable tripod collar; Minimal distortion; Quick focus; Focus clutch; Teleconverter compatibility

Pricey for an f/4 zoom; Not the sharpest lens; No fluorine coating

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. Review

A good 70-200mm is a go-to for pro photographers. The Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. ($1,699.99) is Panasonic's first full-frame telezoom lens. It's quick to focus and does a fine job on 24MP cameras, but falls short of what we've seen others do on high-resolution sensors. For the high price we expect a bit more. Compact, Internal Zoom The Lumix S Pro 70-200mm certainly looks and feels like a top-end lens. It measures 7.1 by 3.3 inches (HD) and boasts an internal zoom design so there's no extension of the barrel as you adjust the focal length. It weighs in at 2.2 pounds and supports 77mm front filters. The lens ships with front and rear caps, a reversible hood, and a carrying pouch. A removable tripod collar is included. The lens isn't too heavy or long, so you may opt not to use it. I found it useful with a sling strap, as it better centered the connection point. The foot is compatible with Arca-Swiss equipment, so you can use it in compatible tripod heads without the need fo...

The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. lens is very well built, with internal zoom and weather protection, but its resolution disappoints.

Compact internal zoom design; All-weather build; Removable tripod collar; Minimal distortion; Quick focus; Focus clutch; Teleconverter compatibility

Pricey for an f/4 zoom; Not the sharpest lens; No fluorine coating

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS

The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS Lens is one of three lenses announced at the same time as the Panasonic S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras, making up the new system for the brand.

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 O.I.S lens

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