Customer reviews from Panasonic
Panasonic - LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6, Full-Frame L Mount Lens, Telephoto S-R70300 - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(2 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Panasonic - LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6, Full-Frame L Mount Lens, Telephoto S-R70300 - Black
Customer Rating
4
Better than adequate
on April 29, 2025
Posted by: bousozoku
from California
Gender:Male
I've been a Panasonic/Lumix user since 2012. Their cameras are amazing but their lenses are just good enough, in general.
This one is not inexpensive, so it's just good enough for the price. It's not too heavy for 135 Format. Since they didn't mention freeze resistance, I will assume that the weather-sealing is adequate for light weather.
I have been able to photograph stars at the wide end, but for some reason, the S5 Mk II refused to get any photos at the long end in the dark. That was the main reason I bought the lens. It's not that an aperture of f/5.6 is so bad. Certainly when you're photographing from a distance you can use a deeper Depth of Field with a larger sensor. Dual I.S. seemed to perform well.
During daylight, it focused accurately, though focus was a bit slow.
Hopefully, a firmware update would help it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, May 1, 2025
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your detailed review! We really appreciate your insights as a long-time Panasonic/Lumix user. It’s great to hear that you’re finding the lens suitable for your needs, especially with its performance during daylight and star photography. We understand your concerns about focusing at the long end in low light, and we’ll certainly take note of that for our future updates. As for the firmware update, we’re always working to improve performance, so we’ll keep an eye on that. We value your feedback and are glad to have you as part of the Panasonic family.
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Posted by: H.T.
from Enterprise, Alabama
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
The S1R II and hybrid zoom really makes this lens come alive. Fast to focus, great image quality and relatively light. Soccer matches are a breeze when shooting with the 70-300. Image quality is great and makes for a great alternative for sports.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - S, Team Panasonic, June 1, 2026
Hi there! Thank you for the 5-star review and for sharing such detailed insights. It’s great to hear how well the 70–300 is performing for you, from fast focusing to strong image quality and a lighter feel. Knowing it’s handling sports like soccer with ease and pairing so well with your setup is especially rewarding to hear. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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