First Panasonic LEICA DG 100-400mm / F4.0-6.3 MFT lens sample images now available.
The high-end Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4-6.3 ASPH super telephoto zoom lens offers a truly expansive 200-800mm equivalent focal length range when attached to a Micro Four Thirds body.
Daniel J. Cox posted several samples at Naturalexposures.com website. The first samples shot with the lens mounted on a Panasonic GX8 body.
18 jpeg samples captured with the pre-production Panasonic LEICA DG 100-400mm / F4.0-6.3 MFT lens can also be seen at this Flickr album.
First Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm f/4-6.3 MFT Lens Samples
The Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F4-6.3 will be available in early April with a price tag of $1,799.99. So we’ll see more samples from this lens this Spring.
Buying Guide | ||
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Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4-6.3 ASPH | $1,799.99 | Amazon | B&H | Adorama |
Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm F4-6.3 Lens Specifications
Lens type | Zoom lens |
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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 |