First Panasonic LEICA DG 100-400mm / F4.0-6.3 MFT lens reviews now available online from several photography sites.
The very first super-tele lens reviews comes from ePhotozine and Daniel Cox. Dpreview also posted a gallery of sample images taken with the new Panasonic’s MFT lens.
The high-end telephoto zoom lens offers a truly expansive 200-800mm equivalent focal length range when attached to a Micro Four Thirds body.
First Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm f/4-6.3 MFT Lens Reviews
From ePhotozine verdict :
Sometimes there are few choices in certain niches. This Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm lens fits its purpose very well indeed, at a price which, although high, is reasonable in its class. If we want a high quality optic for sports, birding, wildlife, photo-journalism and other long range applications then this is it. The close focusing that brings closer subjects into range is a bonus.
From Daniel Cox Dual IS test with the Panasonic GX8
The new Olympus lens is getting rave reviews for it’s Dual IS with the Olympus bodies so I thought I should try something similar with the new Leica 100-400mm and the GX8. I have given permission for downloading these images in their full size JPEG form. Below is the link and the password for download.
Leica 100-400mm Dual IS with Lumix GX8
Password: leicalensIStest
The Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F4-6.3 will be available from March 25th with a price tag of $1,799.99. So we’ll see more samples from this lens this Spring.
Lens Technical Specifications
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
|---|---|
| Max Format size | FourThirds |
| Focal length | 100–400 mm |
| Image stabilisation | Yes |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Maximum aperture | F4.0 – F6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 |
| Aperture ring | No |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Aperture notes | Circular blades |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 13 |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 aspherical ED, 1 UED, 2 ED elements |
| Minimum focus | 1.30 m (51.18″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Micromotor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Extending front |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes |
| Weight | 985 g (2.17 lb) |
| Diameter | 83 mm (3.27″) |
| Length | 172 mm (6.75″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Power zoom | No |
| Zoom lock | Yes |
| Filter thread | 72.0 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | Yes |
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