Question on the Lumix 100-300

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GrumpyDiver

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Has anyone used the Lumix 100-300mm lens on the AF100? It’s fairly inexpensive and has the upper end of the range I am looking for. I don’t see it as one of the “recommended” lenses so I assume that there will be limited if any camera / lens integration if I do get it. I am looking at it as one of a possible solution for an upcoming 4-5 day trip to Etosha National Park in Namibia to video the animals at the water holes there. I'll be in Namibia for just over 3 weeks, but Etosha is likely the place I will be doing extremely long shots. I’m trying to pack fairly lightly (long trip to Namibia so I am going to carry as little as I can get away with).


I will be using my long Nikon lenses (80-400 Nikon and 150-500 Sigma) on the still cameras, and all my other two Nikon lenses (70-200mm and 55-200mm) are a bit short to use. I can’t see buying another Nikon lens, as I already have the range covered. It’s a bit of a dusty environment, so whatever I put on the camera has to stay on, as I am not planning to do any field changes. Any lens changes will occur in “cleaner” conditions after I have cleaned up the gear after a day’s shooting.

Any thoughts on this lens or alternative suggestions?
 
I believe Uwe Steinmueller has used this lens extensively. His a DVXUser member, & his work can be seen at www.outbackphoto.com

Barry Green has also written about this lens.

I own the 100-300mm but haven't used it much. What I can say is the IS is a godsend.
 
I've got one, but I've used it mainly on the GH2, not so much on the AF100. The IS is incredibly useful, especially when dealing with something so long. The autofocus is pretty good. The build quality and zoom action are a little sketchy. But overall I like the lens, especially for the price.
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I've always turned off the IS on my old camera (DVX100a) when shooting on a tripod and have done so when shooting with the 14-140mm lens. In theory, that should give a sharper image, as I would expect a bit of movementin the floating lens element created by the IS system. Turn it off and lock the floating element = sharper image.

Looks like I will be buying a new lens over the next few weeks.
 
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