This incredibly versatile lens offers optical quality and performance in a compact, lightweight design that's easy to carry around for active field shooting. The 100-400m ultra-telephoto zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 800mm) captures faraway action like it’s right in front of you, and macro capability that's an especialy powerful instrument for nature photography, allowing you to zoom in on small, sensitive subjects like birds and butterflies. *Maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent). Maximum magnification of 1.0x (35mm camera equivalent) when optional teleconverter DMW-TC20 is attached. O.I.S. built directly into the lens ensures sharp, blur-free contours across the entire image; stands up to the elements with a dust-, splash-, and freeze-resistant construction. Ideal for content creators, with fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes that record beautiful 4K video and stills without disturbing your subject.