Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS
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Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS is a telephoto zoom lens for Leica L-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Panasonic in 2019, it has 23 elements in 17 groups.
Photographers will be pleased by the fact that the lens is internally-zooming, meaning that the barrel does not extend when the focal length is changed. This helps balance and weather sealing; it is also great for long-term durability, as there is less chance for moisture and dirt to get in. For incremental weathers, Panasonic is kind enough to include weather sealing. On the lens barrel, one can find a physical aperture ring. Those who wish to focus manually can have the best of both worlds (with the usual caveats).
As a telephoto zoom lens, the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS is well suited for landscape and portrait photography, though its relatively dark maximum aperture limits its performance for indoor sports. Built-in image stabilization makes the lens easier to use handheld, and can be quite valuable for landscape works. Owners will also like the available tripod collar.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 69%
Pros
- Good sharpness
- Optically stabilized
- Internal zoom
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with physical aperture ring
- Comes with a tripod collar
Cons
- Dark maximum aperture
- Slow autofocus
What external reviewers found
External score 64%
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Compact and light
- Compatible with Panasonic’s L-mount system
- Dust and fluorine protection
- Dust and splash-proof construction
- Detachable tripod foot
Cons
- Poor resolution
- Pricey compared to equivalent zooms
- No fluorine coating
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cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f4 OIS is a telephoto zoom designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras employing the L-mount. Originally announced in September 2018, it’s a collaboration with Leica on the optical design. The lens employs 23 elements in 17 groups, including one aspherical, one UED, three ED and one UHR element. It features dust and splash-proof construction, a constant f4 focal ratio, optical stabilisation, and a closest focusing distance of 92cm.
Pros
- Compatible with Panasonic’s L-mount system
- Dust and splash-proof construction
- Optical stabilisation
- Detachable tripod foot
Cons
- Pricey compared to equivalent zooms
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. is the most expensive telezoom on the market for any system by a couple of hundred bucks. It notches 2,776 lines on average, with the sharpest results in the central third of the frame (3,420 lines) Resolution drops as you move off-center, eventually softening noticeably at the edges (1,712 lines)
Pros
- Compact and light
- Excellent autofocus
- Dust and fluorine protection
Cons
- Poor resolution
- No fluorine coating
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