Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43)

OIS Autofocus
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS

Review

If you're a Micro Four Thirds mount user looking for a versatile, telephoto zoom lens, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS lens is worth considering. This lens offers a wide focal length range of 100-400mm, with autofocus and optical image stabilization to help you capture sharp images.

Features

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS lens has a focal length range of 100-400mm, with a maximum aperture of f4 at minimum zoom and f6.3 at maximum zoom. The lens is relatively heavy, coming in at 985 grams, and has a filter diameter of 72mm. It's constructed with 20 elements in 13 groups and offers a minimum focus distance of 130 cm. The lens measures 83mm in diameter and 172mm in length.

Auto Focus

One of the standout features of the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS lens is its autofocus system. This lens has a fast and accurate autofocus system, which makes it ideal for capturing action shots, wildlife, and sports.

Image Stabilization

Another key feature of this lens is its optical image stabilization system. This helps to reduce camera shake and blur, which can be especially helpful when shooting in low light or using slower shutter speeds.

Conclusion

Overall, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS lens is a great option for Micro Four Thirds mount users looking for a versatile telephoto zoom lens. While it's relatively heavy and has a higher price point than some other lenses, its autofocus and optical image stabilization systems make it a powerful tool for capturing sharp and detailed images.

Technical specifications

100mm
min. focal length
400mm
max. focal length
f4
max aperture (min zoom)
f6.3
max aperture (max zoom)
72mm
filter diameter
130cm
min. focus distance
f22
min aperture
985g
weight
20
elements
13
groups
172mm
length
83mm
diameter

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