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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens
Product Code: P242823R
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The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens features new controls, improved focus tracking while zooming, new teleconverter compatibility and 1:1 macro capabilities with the DMW-TC20.
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- Compact and highly portable super telephoto zoom lens for micro four thirds cameras with second generation updates
- Features new teleconverter compatibility for even greater reach of up to 1600mm in full-fame equivalent
- High image quality over the entire zoom range, which conforms to stringent Leica imaging standards
- Achieve full life-size 1:1 macro magnification when the optional 2x teleconverter is attached and even 0.5x without any TC
- Improved build quality includes a new focus limiter switch, enhanced zoom ring feel and comprehensive weather sealing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens Summary
With a second generation design, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens joins a fast-growing range of high-quality micro four thirds lenses. This super telephoto zoom has been released alongside the flagship Panasonic Lumix G9 II Mirrorless Camera Body, and makes the perfect partner, which maintains pace with the elevated performance found in the G-series Panasonic mirrorless camera.
Despite features new controls and internal updates, the lens weighs just 985g, yet offers a zoom range of 200-800mm in full-frame equivalent terms. This provides excellent reach for sports, action and wildlife, with a bright variable aperture for subject separation and low light shooting.
This impressive range can be further extended through the use of Panasonic teleconverters, which are available as the Lumix DMW-TC14E 1.4x Teleconverter and Lumix DMW-TC20E 2x Teleconverter. When the latter is attached macro magnification of 1:1 can be achieved, extending the versatility of this portable powerhouse.
Image quality is high, with the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens matching Leica’s stringent imaging standards across the entire zoom range. A new zoom limiter switch provides faster subject acquisition, while the zoom ring has been updated for a more appealing feel. The telephoto also offers improved focus tracking performance when zooming.
Key Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm Mark II Features
- Updated second generation design with new controls and features
- High image quality matching Leica standards
- New teleconverter compatibility for up to 1200mm and 1600mm reach
- Capture 0.5x magnification and 1:1 life-size macro with the DMW-TC20E 2x Teleconverter
- Additional controls include zoom limit switch
- Improved zoom ring feel
- Improved focus tracking while zooming
- 9 diaphragm blades for rounded bokeh
- Maximum aperture f/4 (Wide) - f/6.3 (Tele)
- Dust, moisture and freeze resistant design
- Operating temperature of -10℃ to 40℃
- 72mm filter thread
- Weighs just 985g
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens in More Detail
Stunning optical performance
This lens achieves stunning photographic performance throughout all zoom ranges and from the centre of the frame to the edges. An optimally arranged lens structure of 20 elements in 13 groups features one aspherical lens, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses, and one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens produces detailed and beautifully textured high-resolution, high-contrast images.
With a focal length of 200mm to 800mm (full-frame equivalent), the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II is ideally suited to capturing a diverse range of subjects that are hard to get close to, such as wildlife and birds, as well as sports and action events.
Capture life sized macro images
The separately available 2.0x teleconverter enables 1600mm full life-size macro for more impressive, detailed shots of flowers, animals, and other subjects.
Compact and portable size
With an overall length of 171.5mm this super telephoto highlights the benefits of the MFT system. Furthermore, it weighs just 985g despite offering such a huge focal range. The portable nature of the zoom lens ensures you can travel to events and shooting excursions without the added bulk of a full-frame equivalent set-up.
With the compact 72mm filter thread you can also add cost-effective lens filters such as a circular polariser, or a UV filter, which helps to reduced the effects of UV haze on such long focus widths.
Sample Images
G9 II camera with Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens at 400mm. Camera settings: 1/2000 sec. f/8. ISO 3200
G9 II camera with Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens at 200mm. Camera settings: 1/125 sec. f/5.1. ISO 50
What’s in the box
- Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Micro Four Thirds Lens
- Lens cap
- Lens rear cap
- External lens hood
- External tripod mount
- Lens storage bag
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Our Verdict
Enjoy exceptional image quality with super telephoto reach with the second generation Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens. The micro four thirds super telephoto lens has been updated with improvements inside and out, which incudes the addition of a focus limiter switch to help you achieve focus more quickly when you don’t need it to zoom from near to far.
Magnification has been also improved, especially through the ability to add teleconverters, with full life-size 1:1 possible when using Panasonic’s 2x teleconverter. Without any TC attached the lens still provides high 0.5x magnification, allowing you to capture beautiful close-ups of nature, flowers, insects and any other subject of interest.
Naturally this type of zoom reach is primarily intended for sports, wildlife, bird and action shooters and the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II offers a huge focal range equivalent to 200-800mm in 35mm. Despite this extensive capability it renders beautiful image quality right across the range and is super-portable for easier handheld shooting, travel and hikes.
Whichever MFT mirrorless camera you use, the addition of the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II lens will be incredibly welcome if you capture more distant subjects in the great outdoors.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
