Is the panasonic lumix s 70 300mm f 4 5 5 6 macro ois good for wildlife?

It's a sensible reach for wildlife, especially if you shoot it on an APS-C body. On full frame it covers 70-300mm. On APS-C it frames like 105-450mm, which gives you more distance for the same lens. Pair it with a body from the list, such as the Leica CL or Leica TL2, and you get the most reach. If you want full-frame files, the Panasonic Lumix S5 II is a solid pick.

Be realistic about light. The aperture is f/4.5-5.6, and it gets darker as you zoom in, so you'll often be pushing ISO on overcast days or early mornings. The stabilisation helps when you're handholding.

Wildlife is the hardest thing to shoot, and gear only goes so far. If you want to try long reach before committing, buying used makes that easy.

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