Pan 70-200 Lumix 2.8 Lens focus buttons on SL2

[lpeeples]

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I just picked up a used copy of the Pano Lumix 70-200 F2.8 to use on my SL2.  I'm trying to locate where I can assign the 3 focus buttons at the front of the lens.  Any help?  The manual says check the camera directions.  I'm thinking Leica doesn't give an option. The buttons currently do nothing.

[tritentrue]

Same here.  I couldn't find any info on this anywhere.

[RBB]

Yes have the same problem, can't find it.

[Daniel C.1975]

Have you tried to press and hold the button? This might do the trick if the SL2 can handle these buttons. 
 

I am curious as this lens is on my shortlist.

[Arbo68]

Hi, I´m using this lens on a SL (601): Lumix manual says buttons should act as "focus lock", but no functionality, when used on my SL body....

Another question: I trying to figure out the difference between OIS Mode 1 and 2: Manual says 1 is for everyday use 2 for panning objects. The usual way OIS at Panasonic works is: OIS always on in mode 1 and only on when shutter pressed in mode 2 (with more leeway to correct shake). Any experiences here? THX, Arndt

[BernardC]

22 hours ago, Arbo68 said:

Manual says 1 is for everyday use 2 for panning objects.

It sounds like mode 2 is for video with a pan head. OIS naturally tries to "fight" a panning move, so it holds the frame as long as it can, until it hits a hard stop and over-compensates. That can be very distracting on a big screen.