What type of photography is the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. good for?

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. excels in wildlife, sports photography with its f/4.0-6.3 maximum aperture and super telephoto zoom lens design.

Panasonic Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S.

Q: What is the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S.?

Professional telephoto zoom with optical stabilization, weather sealing, advanced optics for Ideal for wildlife and sports photography, offering an extensive focal range in a compact form factor.

This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 100-400 mm (200-800 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/4.0-6.3. Released in 2016, it weighs 985 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a super telephoto zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, providing a 200-800mm equivalent focal length range. Its advanced optical design includes aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. The lens features Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) to compensate for camera shake, ensuring sharper handheld shots. Its robust, weather-sealed construction makes it suitable for use in challenging environmental conditions.

f/4.0-6.3
Aperture: 100–400mm
Focal: 985 g
Weight: Mar 2016
Released

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Good for portrait

Wildlife Sports

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Specification

Manufacturer data

Lens type: Super telephoto zoom lens
Max Format size: Micro Four Thirds
Focal length: 100-400 mm (200-800 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization: Yes (Power O.I.S.)
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture: f/4.0-6.3
Minimum aperture: f/22
Aperture ring: No
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular)
Optical construction: 20 elements in 13 groups (includes aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements)
Minimum focusing distance: 1.3 m (4.27 ft)
Maximum magnification: 0.25x
Filter size: 72 mm
Dimensions: 83 mm (diameter) x 171.5 mm (length)
Weight: 985 g (2.17 lb)
Weather sealing: Yes (splash, dust, and freeze-resistant)
Usage: wildlife, sports