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

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.

Super telephoto zoom lens f/4.0-6.3 mft-mount
Wildlife
Wildlife
Sports
Sports

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

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

Specifications

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

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

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GATEKEEPER FEMALE 0725

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Berlin, G\u00e4rten der Welt, Chinesischer Garten: Seerosen - Berlin, Gardens of the World, Chinese Garden: Water lilies

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What are you looking at?

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Zebra pattern

Zebra pattern

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Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

Musk Duck (Biziura lobata)

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Parrots - Lorikeet - Rainbow

Parrots - Lorikeet - Rainbow

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Australian Woodduck (M) (Chenonetta jubata)

Australian Woodduck (M) (Chenonetta jubata)

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Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

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Wild Teasel

Wild Teasel

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Bluet damselflies ready to fly united

Bluet damselflies ready to fly united

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Tent Caterpillars' web, provides a safe space to hide from birds and other predators, while the caterpillars feed on leaves

Tent Caterpillars' web, provides a safe space to hide from birds and other predators, while the caterpillars feed on leaves

by Anonymtor

Honey, I'm home!

Honey, I'm home!

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The way to school

The way to school

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Leopard, Panthera pardus

Leopard, Panthera pardus

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Berlin, G\u00e4rten der Welt, Chinesischer Garten: Seerose - Berlin, Gardens of the World, Chinese Garden: Water lily

Berlin, G\u00e4rten der Welt, Chinesischer Garten: Seerose - Berlin, Gardens of the World, Chinese Garden: Water lily

by riesebusch

Berlin, G\u00e4rten der Welt, Chinesischer Garten: Seerose - Berlin, Gardens of the World, Chinese Garden: Water lily

Berlin, G\u00e4rten der Welt, Chinesischer Garten: Seerose - Berlin, Gardens of the World, Chinese Garden: Water lily

by riesebusch

Have the best view

Have the best view

by Der Biege

Water Strider (Aquarius remigis) walking on the Speed River

Water Strider (Aquarius remigis) walking on the Speed River

by Anonymtor

A readymade home in the woods

A readymade home in the woods

by Anonymtor

OM1 - California Quail

OM1 - California Quail

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