The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 is a Panasonic 45–150mm zoom for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2012. It covers 90–300mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/4–5.6. It offers Mega O.I.S. and a 200g build.
Best for: Sports, wildlife, and telephoto shooting
Pros
- Built-in optical image stabilisation
- Telephoto reach up to 300mm equivalent
- Competitive price for the aperture and build
Cons
- Variable aperture narrows at longer focal lengths
- Not weather sealed
What this lens is good for
Budget telephoto
A compact 200g telephoto zoom, a 90-300mm full-frame equivalent with OIS for around $247, an affordable way to add reach to a Panasonic kit. It suits casual portraits, candid shots, and daylight outdoor work, with stabilisation that helps handheld at the long end.
Travel telephoto
The light weight and useful reach make it a practical travel telephoto, easy to pack alongside a standard zoom. The slow variable aperture means good light helps, but for the price and size it is a sensible casual telephoto. Full guide →
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Type | zoom |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2012-09 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 45-150mm |
| FF equivalent | 90-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 |
| Min aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Elements / Groups | 15 / 10 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| MF override | No |
| Min focus distance | 0.9m |
| Max magnification | 0.15x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | mega_ois |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 52mm |
| Weight | 200g |
| Dimensions | 72mm length x 61.6mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $247 USD |