Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S.

Professional telephoto zoom with optical stabilization, weather sealing, advanced optics for Versatile telephoto zoom suitable for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography.

Telephoto zoom lens f/2.8-4.0 mft-mount
Wildlife
Wildlife
Sports
Sports

Lens Review: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S.

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S. is a high-end telephoto zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, offering a 100-400mm equivalent focal length range. Its variable maximum aperture of f/2.8-4.0 provides flexibility in various lighting conditions, while the advanced optical design—including aspherical, ultra extra-low dispersion (UED), extra-low dispersion (ED), and ultra-high refractive index (UHR) elements—ensures sharp, high-quality images with minimal aberrations. The Power Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) compensates for camera shake, delivering sharper handheld shots. Its robust, weather-sealed construction makes it suitable for use in challenging environmental conditions.

Specifications

Lens type
Telephoto zoom lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
50-200 mm (100-400 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
Yes (Power O.I.S.)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
f/2.8-4.0
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (circular)
Optical construction
21 elements in 15 groups (includes 2 aspherical lenses, 2 UED lenses, 2 ED lenses, and 1 UHR lens)
Minimum focusing distance
0.75 m (2.46 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.25x
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
76 mm (diameter) x 132 mm (length)
Weight
655 g (1.44 lb)
Weather sealing
Yes (splash, dust, and freeze-resistant)
Usage
wildlife, sports

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Bumble Bee

Bumble Bee

by Photo by Kunze

Orange-spined Drone fly

Orange-spined Drone fly

by Photo by Kunze

European paper wasp

European paper wasp

by Photo by Kunze

Orange-belted Bumblebee

Orange-belted Bumblebee

by Photo by Kunze

Changeable hawk-eagle / crested hawk-eagle

Changeable hawk-eagle / crested hawk-eagle

by iamfisheye

Too Much Pressure

Too Much Pressure

by iamfisheye

P5250945

P5250945

by hanke_silke

Bottom left

Bottom left

by karl11irle22

2025-07-02-13-44-26_G9_P1295648_dxo

2025-07-02-13-44-26_G9_P1295648_dxo

by sasquatchphotog

In other places

In other places

by karl11irle22

2025-06-25-20-18-56_G9_P1294787_dxo_1

2025-06-25-20-18-56_G9_P1294787_dxo_1

by sasquatchphotog

Chewing a Stick.

Chewing a Stick.

by iamfisheye

Ant and Shadow

Ant and Shadow

by iamfisheye

P1011576

P1011576

by almei

Startled Lapwing

Startled Lapwing

by iamfisheye

P5210280

P5210280

by hanke_silke

Two oxpeckers on a zebra

Two oxpeckers on a zebra

by hanke_silke

P1011557

P1011557

by almei

2025-06-10-20-20-17_G9_P1283378_dxo-1

2025-06-10-20-20-17_G9_P1283378_dxo-1

by sasquatchphotog

The moring news

The moring news

by karl11irle22