More than just the lens, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens with UV Filter Kit from B&H bundles the super-telephoto zoom with a 72mm UV filter.
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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 200-800mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
- 1 Aspherical ED, 1 UED & 2 ED Elements
More than just the lens, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens with UV Filter Kit from B&H bundles the super-telephoto zoom with a 72mm UV filter.
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens with UV Filter Kit Overview
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens with UV Filter KitSpecs
Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens with UV Filter Kit Reviews
Amazing stability
By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-29
I am an amateur, but this is an amazing lens with great stability.
Great for My Trips to Tanzania
By Jim
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-11
I was sort of set back by the stiffness of the zoom ring but liked the performance I got out of the optics. I bought a really good, heavy duty metal screw in lens hood to fit this lens and now just grab the lens hood and use the lens as a push-pull zoom. That seems to work fairly well. At 400mm I generally shoot at f/8 and get excellent results. Wide open I did lose just a slight bit of sharpness which can be fixed with Topaz but I don't spend as much time as some people on post processing my raw files. When the Olympus 150-400 was announced, I got on the waiting list but when the price came in at $7300, I took my name off the list. This lens is a bargain compared to the 150-400. Since I have never used the Olympus lens I can't speak of performance comparisons.
Long reach, reasonably light, good IQ
By Satyakanth
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-17
Image quality is excellent, even at 400mm, better than adapted full-frame zooms. Handheld shooting at longer focal lengths requires some practice and higher shutter speeds. Only disadvantage is that it is not compatible with a teleconverter.
Great if...
By Michael
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-10
This would be a great lens if the zoom was not so darn sticky. Hard to do any video with zooming in or out. Learning to use the barrel without using the control wheel.
800mm reach - what's not to love?
By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-13
If you are a birder and your light is decent, this lens does not disappoint -- esp on the new OM-1 where your ISO can be higher without compromise... can't recommend enough
Leica Character All The Way
By Lee
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-20
Over the last 25 years of my professional photographic career, I've had more expensive high-end gear then I care to count. While I never bought any Leica gear in the past, I have had the privilege of using it. One thing that has set it apart was 1st and foremost build quality coupled with the optical (character) rendition of it's output. This lens apparently has been imbued with the Leica DNA to be sure. Not only is the build quality Leicaesque, but it is sexy as heck (those of you who have been at it long enough know what I mean). I've wrung it out at all it's apertures and focal length and it matters not what F stop you're at nor the focal length it's sharp enough to cut you with. The focus motors lock focus as fast as you can blink your eye. Having been used to full frame bodies with a grip and lenses as such, this is a joy to hold and to use with an OM-1 body. What a treat!
Amazing Reach, Great Value
By Aaron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-09
This lens, with its maximum of 800mm FF equivalent zoom, offers extreme telephoto capabilities in a compact and rugged package. The built in Image stabilization especially paired with an IBIS equipped body makes it possible to hand hold this lens. Image quality is great, as you would expect from a Leica branded lens. A few cons, zoom ring is stiff as other have mentioned. I would prefer a bayonet style lens hood. Not an everyday walk around lens, but if you're looking at this lease you probably have a reason to want the extreme focal length.
Sharp, Reach, M43 hiking lens.
By Joey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-07
Love this lens. It is sharp at all focal lengths. Great Hiking lens. A joy to shoot handheld with my Panasonic G9. Plenty of reach with this lens and in my opinion no need for a teleconverter. Great time of year here in Florida to photograph Ospreys in their nests and soon with their chicks will hatch. Note second picture was heavily cropped so I can publish it here on this site. And it is still very sharp.
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Does this lens come with the foot that is seen in ...
Does this lens come with the foot that is seen in most pictures of it, or is that a separate accessory?
Yes, it comes with the tripod collar/foot.
Date published: 2020-08-26
Is this compatible on a BMD Studio 4k Pro with ...
Is this compatible on a BMD Studio 4k Pro with zoom and focus demand?
Hi, Giovanni! Yes, the lens will be compatible with the Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Pro. We encourage you to check with them directly for more information. Hope this helps! -C
Date published: 2023-03-02
I am assuming based on some of the reviews about ...
I am assuming based on some of the reviews about the weakness of the lens mount that my Lumix G7 with this lens mounted on it should not use a strap connected the camera body, but one connected to the lens tripod socket. Is this correct?
I have mostly used this lens on a tripod which mounts directly to the lens itself, but when I first received the lens, I hiked a bit around a nature area just using a strap to hold the camera. When I walk with my camera, particularly if I have a long lens on it, I usually have a grip on it by the lens. In other words, I attached the strap to the camera, but when I am on the move, I am holding the camera in my hand by the lens.
Date published: 2020-11-11
Is the Olympus O-MD E-M1X camera body compatible ...
Is the Olympus O-MD E-M1X camera body compatible with the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Lens?
Will Olympus' phase detect autofocus function properly when connected to the Panasonic 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Leica Lens?
Will Olympus "in body image stabilization" work together in conjunction with the O.I.S. lens stabilizer on the Panasonic 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Leica Lens?
Yes the body and lens are compatible with one another, the Phase Detect autofocusing functions properly, and the stabilization systems work in conjunction with one another.
Date published: 2021-02-08
Is there a trick to attaching the filter? The ...
Is there a trick to attaching the filter? The lens hood gets in the way.
Retract the hood, then you can attach the filter.
Date published: 2020-08-20
Is this lens used in Lycra's Sl?
Is this lens used in Lycra's Sl?
Hi, this is a lens for Micro 4/3 cameras and is not compatible with the Panasonic S1H.
Date published: 2019-09-13
Is it foolish to buy this lens when it's ...
Is it foolish to buy this lens when it's unrepairable by various reviewers? Like I'm throwing away $1.5K over its lifetime.
Whether the lens is right for your depends on your needs. The lens is certainly the best possible option in a telephoto zoom for the Panasonic Micro 4/3 system. In terms of a repair for it, that would depend on the extent of the damage.
Date published: 2020-07-29
Where can I find the serial number on the lens?
Where can I find the serial number on the lens?
Hi, Heather! The serial number is generally etched ( sometimes printed ) into the mounting ring of the lens, it is sometimes very hard to see. You can see the pictures here: https://eng-ca.faq.panasonic.com/app/support/model-number-location?r=50076. -M
Date published: 2021-09-13