Overview

The Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II is a super-telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds, offering a 200-600mm equivalent field of view. Optically, it delivers sharp images at the shorter end but sharpness drops at 300mm. Build quality is mostly plastic with a metal mount; the lens is moderately sized and heavy but manageable. The Mega OIS provides 3-4 stops of stabilization, though a monopod is still recommended. It suits wildlife and bird photographers on a budget, especially those using denoising software.