Panasonic LUMIX G Vario Lens, 100-300MM f4-5.6

[@johnjon1823]

Sorry to hear of your injury. Most distressing indeed. I shall pray for your continued recovery and good health. Best wishes!

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Thank you John, I'm certain all will be well!

[@majik2465]

Alan-A great review. I hadn't thought about this lens combo for use on my Olympus OM-1, but now will see what I can find on the used market. Wishing you all the best with recovery from your unfortunate foot injury-stay well!

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Thank you, and I am happy to say that I didn't suffer any ill effects after that injury. I'm sure that lens would indeed be "Majik" on that camera! (forgive the bad pun).

[@derekcoe9633]

I have to say hats off to you Alan.. you have a needle go through your foot, months before you know the outcome (though I’m sure you’ll be in the clear) and you still produce a video.. amazing!

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Thanks Derek, tbh the day after it happened I just thought sod this, theres no point in worrying!

[@derekcoe9633]

@@photographyforenjoyment from the picture of the needle it did look very old, so I'm guessing anything nasty would be long dead.. especially with the cold snaps we've had.. you'll be fine mate 👍

[@peteroehmig845]

I have the Lumix 100-300mm mk2 on my OM-1. With subject detection, it is very fast and accurate on my dogs and on birds. A very good and still lightweight lens. On your injury, I wish you all the best, had something similar with a rusty needle hiding in my futon mattress back in the 90th. It stuck close to my testicle in the muscle of my upper leg. 😫

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Ouch! That makes my injury a mere scratch Peter. You are the first viewer that I know of who has the OM-1. I should imagine that with subject detect a/f it makes an awesome combo. Thanks for commenting, btw I have now had the all clear with my blood tests.

[@rainhartiessen7413]

Even though I don't understand much English, this presentation was very easy for me to understand. It was also excellent that some impressive example photos were shown. Now I have this lens and can confirm the content of this presentation. ;-)

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Rainhart (Reinhardt?), thank you so much for commenting and enduring my english!

[@TC_Conner]

Another fine production Alan! Your unfortunate misstep reminded me of one such incident when I was a boy. I was rummaging around an old partly demolished house and stepped on a plank that had 2 nails protruding from it and both nails went through my sneakers and into my foot! 😩😩

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Yes TC I can sympathise!

[@stevek.456]

I'm shocked, what a terrible ordeal you endured, Alan, having a syringe go through your shoe must have been a million to one chance, I'm sure your prompt action of seeking medical attention will guarantee your future health. I'm not sure if that had happened to me I would of thought of rushing to A&E, but after listening to your experience and the dangers of infections possible, I would now! After all that you managed a interesting review of the lens accompanied by great example shots. Well done, and as mother would say, be careful! Good health Alan.

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Thank you Steve, I wouldn't have expected to step on a needle in an open area of my local park like that so it does show how easy these things can happen.

[@PartisanZoya1941]

Thanks for the review. I've just bought the Pansonic G9 Mark II. I'm dusting off my older micro four thirds lenses that I used to use on the G80 and GX80 cameras. I'm looking for a mid telephoto range lens that is light and this 100-300 mm is a potential buy. Can you confirm that this Pansonic lens' Image Stabilization system works with your Olympus/ OM systems camera's IBIS?

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Hello Zoya and thanks for the question. Panasonic lenses on Olympus bodies will not "talk" to each other when considering I.S. Please note this is my own experience with the E-M1ii + this lens and unless things have changed with OM Systems OM-1 and/or Panasonics firmware updates (highly unlikely), then you will have to utilize either IBIS or lens O.I.S. In my case I opt for the lens O.I.S. out of preference, especially when reaching out to the 600mm end of its range. Hope that helps!

[@wasylbakowsky5199]

Instead of taking a shot at the full 300mm, try stepping back to say 280mm, you might be surprised at how much sharper the image is...

[@photographyforenjoyment]

That's interesting Wasyl, next time I'm out with it I'll do just that and see what difference it makes. Thanks for the tip!

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

bloody hell Alan 😞 looking at the state of that needle I'd say any use it's seen would have been some time ago so there shouldn't be any residual infection on it, but you did the right think seeking urgent attention (well, as urgent as our NHS can afford). i think an updated "what's in my camera bag" video may be in order!!

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Yes Nick the medical staff agree with you that any risk of infection is very low indeed. As for the "what's in my bag", yes there will probably be one sometime in April/May.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

@@photographyforenjoyment that's good to hear 🙂 looking forward to that then, and your Q&A video

[@doer6002]

Thank you very much for your video. I have a few questions. Does it have in-body image stabilization? Can I directly use this on my Sony A6000? or do I need an adapter? Please advise. Thank you.

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Hello Dushan and thanks for the question. The Lumix G Vario 100-300mm DOES have LENS stabilisation. Sadly you can't fit it straight onto any camera other than Panasonic/Olympus or Black Magic cine cameras, however adaptors ARE available to fit it onto Sony E mount cameras like your A6000 BUT-BUT-BUT they are what we call "dumb" adaptors without any electrical contacts, so the stabilisation simply wouldn't work. Basically I wouldn't advise you to buy one for your Sony camera, sorry!

[@doer6002]

Thank you so much for your valuable advise @@photographyforenjoyment

[@spearton_9466]

Thanks for the review, I am new to the hobby and looking for a zoom lens for my G85, and I'm heaving leaning to the mk 2 of this lens. Did you get the all clear?

[@photographyforenjoyment]

I dont think you will go wrong with either version tbh. If finances allow then it makes sense to buy the latest Mk.II. Yes I got the all clear and thanks so much for asking!

[@spearton_9466]

@@photographyforenjoyment I'm glad to hear you got the all clear. It's a scary situation. Thank you for the advice. I am saving to get the Mk.II right now.

[@F56JCW]

I’m in just the same position, got a G85 last week and the mk2 of this lens this week, having problems with noise which Alan addressed in this vid, will have to try my hand at editing! Did you end up getting this lens, and if so, how’re you getting on with it?

[@MindaugasStonkus]

Hello, does this lens support dual i.s. with Panasonic cameras that have in body image stabilization? Is it good for 4K video recording? Thanks in advance, considering it for actions sports photo and video with my Panasonic G9.

[@photographyforenjoyment]

The lens is actually badged as being "mega O.I.S" and will certainly work well on your lovely G9, just like it does on my Olympus. The stabilization is marvellous and for sports work you can't go wrong in either stills or video. Thank you for the question!

[@MindaugasStonkus]

@@photographyforenjoyment thank you for your quick answer 🤝

[@kinlungchan]

I think the dual image stabilisation will only work with the mark 2 version (latest) lens. The mark 2 has a newer in lens stabilisation and compatibility.

[@PtakiKujawiaki]

Hello - prices of lenses for my micro 4/3 Lumix G80/85 makes me cry. Very pricy. Is it very justified to have Lumix G80 with Lumix 100-300mm II lens or it will be good enough to have compact 1 inch sensor Lumix Fz1000mkII or Lumix Fz2500 ? What are the pros of having micro 4/3 system in this situation ? Why exactly these lenses are so expensive ? How they are different from this mechanics in 1 inches superzoom compacts ? I shoot mostly birds. I don't do portraits because I don't have people to do this.

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Hello Ptaki and thanks for the question. I can appreciate your situation and from my own point of view I would say that the Lumix 100-300 will give you better results with your G80, rather than paying for either the FZ1000 or FZ2500. That is not so much to do with the sensor size but lens quality - the 100-300 is a better lens than the zooms on the other cameras. I appreciate cost is an issue, my advice would be to look for a used mark one lens (£300-450 here in the UK).

[@freejay3]

Which is better ...OIS or IBS?

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Now that's a good question freejay! Lens stabilisation (which is what I guess you mean by OIS) is very useful on longer focal length lenses and can even work with some late model film SLR's. IBS or In-Body-Stabilisation has the advantage of working with any lens, even old legacy ones. If you combine an OIS lens with an IBIS camera body you have the best of both worlds. There are occasions when IBIS needs to be switched off though, usually when tripod mounted. If I were starting to put an outfit together I think I would opt for an IBIS body first and then add lenses to suit.

[@freejay3]

@@photographyforenjoyment i have 100 - 300 version 1 already ...... no dual stabilaztion so i meant which stabilization should i use on my gh5......the body or the ,lens

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Personally I would opt for lens stabilisation with any lens that has this kind of reach. For shorter focal lengths, and video work I would use the GH5 IBIS.

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Always nice to see you Alan. I know that I’m repeating myself, but Liverpool looks like such a great city for architectural and street photography (and you did a good job with both). As far as that nasty needle is concerned, you “should” be OK, maybe just a tetanus shot would've been sufficient, but it’s good to get “other stuff” just to be safe. Be well, stay safe and from now on start wearing real shoes instead of sneakers🤣

[@photographyforenjoyment]

Thanks Enrique and rest assured from now on it's walking boots!