Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6 II/POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6 II/POWER O.I.S.
100-300mm / F4-5.6
200-600mm equiv.
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G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
100-300mm / F4-5.6
200-600mm equiv.
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6 II/POWER O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
- G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6 II/POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 100mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 300mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.5m | 1.5m | — |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.21× | — |
| Weight | 520g | 520g | — |
| Length | 126mm | 126mm | — |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 73.6mm | — |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2017 | 2010 | +7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6 II/POWER O.I.S. relative to G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6 II/POWER O.I.S.
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G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
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