Panasonic Leica DG Vario Elmarit 100-400mm F/4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power O.I.S.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario Elmarit 100-400mm F/4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power O.I.S. – Ultra-telephoto zoom equivalent to 200–800 mm

This ultra-telephoto zoom lens delivers a compact, lightweight design while covering an extended reach equivalent to 200–800 mm in 35mm full-frame terms. It suits creators who need long-range framing with a lens that remains portable for fieldwork and location shoots.

Key features and benefits

• Ultra-telephoto reach: Equivalent focal length of 200–800 mm (35mm full-frame equivalent) for distant subjects.
• Portable design: Compact and lightweight construction helps you carry and handle the lens during long shoots.
• Fast, accurate autofocus: The lens focuses quickly and precisely, which is important for both video and stills.
• Smooth aperture changes: Smooth iris operation supports seamless exposure transitions during recording.
• 4K-ready: Designed to allow recording beautiful 4K video as well as high-quality stills without disturbing your subject.
• Excellent close-up performance: Closest focusing distance of 1.3 m and maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent).
• Stabilization: Built-in Power O.I.S. helps reduce camera shake for sharper images at long focal lengths.
• Robust construction: Dust- and splash-resistant design for reliable use in challenging environments; operable down to -10 °C.

Who should use this lens

Use this lens when you need long reach for wildlife, sports, or distant subjects while keeping gear manageable. It also fits creators who record 4K video and require fast autofocus and smooth aperture control to minimize disturbance to subjects during capture. Additionally, its close-focus capability makes it useful when you want tighter framing on smaller subjects without changing lenses.

Specifications

Practical tips

• For distant subjects, stabilize the camera and use Power O.I.S. to reduce shake at long focal lengths.
• When shooting video, rely on the lens’s smooth aperture changes to keep exposure transitions natural.
• Take advantage of the 1.3 m close-focus distance and 0.5× magnification for tighter framing without switching lenses.

FAQ

Question: Is this lens suitable for 4K video production?
Answer: Yes. The lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, which together allow you to record beautiful 4K video as well as stills without disturbing your subject.

Question: How close can I focus and how large can a subject appear?
Answer: The lens focuses down to 1.3 m with a maximum magnification of 0.5× (35mm camera equivalent), which delivers excellent close-up performance for an ultra-telephoto zoom.

Question: Can I use this lens outdoors in bad weather or cold temperatures?
Answer: Yes. The lens features dust- and splash-resistant construction and is designed to keep shooting in conditions as low as -10 °C.

Question: Does the lens include image stabilization?
Answer: Yes. The lens includes Power O.I.S., which helps reduce camera shake when shooting at long focal lengths.