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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

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Panasonic has released a new telephoto lens at WPPI with the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens (H-ES50200). This would be equivalent to 100-400mm on a 35mm sensor.

 

Specs Highlight

  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 100-400mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Two UED Elements, Two ED Elements
  • Two Aspherical Elements, One UHR Element
  • Nano Surface Coating
  • High-Speed 240 fps AF System
  • POWER Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Splash, Dust, and Freezeproof Design

Panasonic is using a 240 fps high-speed AF motor for fast and quiet autofocus performance. At such long focal lengths, optical image stabilisation is crucial. The lens is optically stabilised by the Power O.I.S system and can work hand in hand with Panasonic’s Dual I.S. & Dual I.S. 2.0 in-camera stabilisation functions. As for buttons & switches, there are two toggles, one for focus & the other for image stabilisation.

 

 

Extra Reach

Compatible with the 1.4x (DMW-TC14) & 2.0x (DMW-TC20) teleconverters, the lens will act as a 140-560mm f/4-5.6 or 200-800mm f/5.6-8 for wildlife & sports photographers. The teleconverters are expected to be available in March-April.

 

Pricing & Availability

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens – USD$1,699

DMW-TC14 1.4X Teleconverter – TBC

DMW-TC20 2.0X Teleconverter – USD$599.99

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