Lumix S Pro 70 200mm F4 -Great Optics and Practical Size 

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Thanks! I haven't tried the F2.8, but I suppose both lenses are very good. If you need that extra stop, can afford it and the extra weight is ok, go for it.

That strap is a one off made by my daughter😀

The Sony combo would be better for sports, in my opinion.

Thanks for you comment. So far most content here is about MFT so there should be no fear about me forgetting anyone. In the end it all is photography, after all. I'm aware that I should show more of me shooting, but I find that very difficult to do. If I'm out taking photos and I try to film video, even with a camera man (Peter, who is not available always) at the same time, it seems both the photos and the video turn out bad. I've done some videos like that, but I it's very difficult. Sometimes it's ok to just shoot something, or pretend to be shooting, but most times I really want to concentrate on my photography and I really can't do anything else at the same time. I'm trying to figure out a way to that. Maybe get a Gopro or something.

@@mattisulanto -- Hey! I volunteer to shoot video of you out and about taking photos! I'll do it for free! Well, I'd need travel expenses to get to Finland! :-) Seriously though -- if I were local I would love to do that for you. And yes -- I love photography, but I also love videography (family videos and perpetual B-roll when I am out hiking) -- and it's a struggle to decide *WHICH* I am going to do when I go out hiking. I did learn that if I try to do both then I don't do a great job at either!

I have never used the 70-300mm so I can't really say much other than the obvious, like more reach etc.

The TC 1.4x makes sense with this lens, if you want keep your bag light and add some more reach.

@** The Panasonic f4.0/70-200 functions very well on my SL, AF if very fast and I like in particular OIS function of this lens, image quality is great and I am comparing it to my Leica 24-90mm zoom. No regrets in purchasing it. I mainly use it for landscape and nature photograph, I am aware of its bigger brother the f 2.8 one, but I have no need for it that is why I purchased an f 4.0 one.

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Thanks. Cog menu > Lens / Others > Lens Fn Button Setting.

Thanks for your thoughts.

@@mattisulanto dislike because I think it would be better to see your answer to these topics as a professional photographer.

@@OCAQelvin What do you want me to say to this as a professional photographer? I have no idea why there are no more reviews of the 70-200mm F2.8. I don't even use Lumix cameras and lenses any more.

@@mattisulanto @mattisulanto I read her/his comment incorrectly. Now I see. I thought she/he was concerned about low light performance of the f/4. Just couldn't see the not part as I read quickly. So, I thought you can say it's a trash or okay or something about. However, TheOneMonk, definitely has concerns about background blur of the lens. And only if I were you I would know what you should have said. I can only estimate. Maybe you should say it's background blur is amazing from 125mm... or maybe make a short video about background blur or you can say your opinion and add that looking at sample photos is going to be the best answer but, that's what I can say, that's my opinion. I am not feeling good to give you an advice on what you should say. There's nothing wrong with it, except I feel like you're not asking for an advice about what to say, you're just angry. But I don't know which is true. And lastly, it's normal that I don't know which equipment you are using and which you don't at the exact time. Additionally it seems like you have used this 70-200 f4 S pro lens and maybe you remember. Have a nice day

@@mattisulanto and yeah I agree there is nothing to say about "why there is no 70-200f2.8 videos"

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If you use the MF clutch, the distance scale determines where the focus goes. When you pull back the ring and if the focus scale happens to be, for example, at 3 meters, the focus will jump to that, as it should. If you want to fine tune AF, you don't use the MF clutch. Use the focus ring, but don't pull it back. Use the MF clutch only if you want to focus manually.

@@mattisulanto thank you. That’s helpful. Thought my lens was defective. Cheers!

Of course this is L mount, but talking about the panasonic mft teles..

Have not compared, but Olympus makes some great glass too. I just think the Dual IS is a big upside, if you use Panasonic cameras.

It's a cracking mft lens but compared to even the ff f4, it's a little slower and as said the dual is makes the biggest difference. I'd love the 2.8 but price is still rediculous as its the size of it.

I have not tried and can't say. I'm really sorry. It may or may not work, so you'd have to test it to see what happens.

I haven't seen those TC 2x reviews, but they might be not kind because it takes two stops of light and that is a lot if you start at F4. Also, 2x converters generally are not as good as 1.4x, but I have no experience with the Panasonic 2x converter. I would guess it has to be decent, why would you even make one, if it's not good?