Panasonic Lumix 70-300mm

[Knarf]

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Does anyone have any experience of using the Panasonic 70-300mm with a Leica CL especially on game drives in Namibia?

Is it battery hungry using it in AF mode?

Thanks in advance.

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[jaapv]

Sounds like a useful combination. I have tested a comparable Sigma 70-200 plus 1.4x extender on the CL recently and the kit makes for an easy and effective occasional Safari set IMO. I did use a handgrip and thumb grip

Battery life? CL chargers and batteries are cheap and plentiful. Quite a few safari vehicles have charging facilities on board nowadays.

The only drawback in Namibia might be the dust sealing. The Sigma has full weather seal, I do not know about the Panasonic lens. 

[ChrisAu]

I tried and the battery dried up so fast! Honestly, I'm not recommend to use 70300 on CL

[tritentrue]

Not only on the CL, it's also a bit of a battery hog on the SL2.  

[Shawn30]

No Africa experience but I use the 70-300 frequently mostly on full frame. I’ve used it on the CL and it drains the batteries more quickly. 
But it’s a sharp lens, the OIS is very good, it’s dust and splash resistant, and it’s light. If I was taking the CL and knew I’d need reach, I’d take the 70-300 no hesitation.