Developed to be the workhorse for events, portraiture, and other mid-length subjects, the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 O.I.S. is an L-mount telephoto zoom characterized by a bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture and sophisticated optical and focusing performance. The optics layout incorporates several aspherical and low dispersion elements in order to minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range for higher clarity, sharpness, and accurate rendering. Complementing the optics is a unique double focus system, which utilizes both a linear motor and a stepping motor, to provide especially fast and precise focusing performance. A focus clutch also enables especially quick switching between AF and MF settings for fine-tuned control. Additionally, an Optical Image Stabilizer reduces the effects of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting and the lens sports a weather-sealed design for use in harsh conditions.
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- L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Three ED Elements, Two UED Elements
- One Aspherical Element
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 Overview
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Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 Reviews
Hoping that I get many years of use with this lens
I did want to write a review of this lens as it is a little surprising there are so few, this being Panasonic’s most expensive and often discussed S Pro lens. I am using this lens on a Lumix S5IIX and it is replacing the Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS USM II / Sigma MC-21adapter combination I was using. I can say the Panasonic lens definitely focuses faster & better, where sometimes the Canon cannot find focus at all, which is not that surprising. I did a lot of side by side testing, and it really was hard to determine which actually produced a better image. That being said, they both produce really amazing images. The Panasonic has noticeably less chromatic aberration which was a large reason I wanted to purchase an L mount 70-200 and not use an adapter with EF lenses. In terms of weight, with the tripod collar removed, the Panasonic barely weighs more than my Canon/Sigma adapter combination does. I will state that I purchased the Panasonic S Pro 24-70 lens about 6 months before this lens. I chose the Panasonic 70-200 over the Sigma 70-200, largely to stay consistent with my two main lenses that I would be using in terms of glass and operational functions. Before purchasing, I did reach out to Panasonic to try and figure out where the 70-200 lens was made. They responded that the 70-200 was made in Japan, which I later learned is in fact, not correct. While the 24-70 S PRO is made in Japan, the 70-200 S PRO is made in China. The S Pro 70-200 that I received does not appear to have a visible serial number stamped on it in any location that I can visibly see with a magnifying glass. I have looked several times for it. The S Pro 24-70 does have a visible serial number on it. I think Panasonic needs to step up its maintenance of its online warranty registration portal. After registering this new lens, I realize I still have Panasonic lenses dating back to 5/22 that are still in “submitted – pending approval” status in the Lumix Pro portal. Should I have an issue with their lens, hopefully they will honor the three year warranty that you are given when registering. I am a huge fan of Sigma, but I was concerned about the numerous Sigma 24-70 reviews indicating that dust could/would get in their lens, and was a primary reason I opted for the Panasonic 24-70 S Pro. Since I made that decision & purchase, Sigma has updated the 24-70. In hindsight, if I knew the Sigma update 24-70 lens was on the way, I probably would have purchased both of these lenses in the Sigma brand. It is my perception that Sigma is doing much more to update & improve their products and their online presence & customer service is excellent. Clearly I am somewhat of a Lumix loyalist as indicated by the choices I have made here.
Heavy...but a real workhorse w/ great image stabilization!
Yes, it's heavy and huge, but it (and/or the 24-70mm S lens) always travels with my S1 and/or S1R. Kudos to the team at Panasonic --- The combination of the lens IS and the body IS does wonders for images requiring use of zoom, even when handheld.