Panasonic announces Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro for L-mount

Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS for full-frame (and APS-C) L-mount bodies. The onboard image stabilizer reduces shake by up to 5.5 stops when used with a Dual IS-equipped body. The lens has 17 elements, including ultra extra low-dispersion, extra low-dispersion and ultra high-refractive index glass. Its focus group is driven by a linear motor, and the company claims that focus breathing is minimal. The 70-300 has a minimum focus distance of 54cm (21") at wide-angl...