Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S.
This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 50-200 mm (100-400 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4.0. Released in 2018, it weighs 655 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits portrait photography.
It 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.
- f/2.8-4.0
- Aperture
- 50–200mm
- Focal
- 655 g
- Weight
- Jun 2018
- Released
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Specification
- 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
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 44% of the frame width
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