Name: Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 316
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS

4.5

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

focus ring is generously sized and more than adequate for the job
Evenly-lit backgrounds are rendered with pleasing smoothness
Focus accuracy is also extremely good

Cold metal anyway
not warm plastic
The lens does not feature an internal zoom design

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 20
Focus method: Extending front
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: 100, 400 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Telephoto

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS - Pros & Cons

focus ring is generously sized and more than adequate for the job
Evenly-lit backgrounds are rendered with pleasing smoothness
Focus accuracy is also extremely good
combined with excellent reach in a fairly compact package
it handled very well
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The stabilizer on the 100-400mm is very good
excellent review - as always
smooth
attractive bokeh
relatively compact and lightweight construction
The size and weight also make for comfortable handheld shooting
faster
slightly sharper
better IS
sharpness was generally best when shooting wide-open
The AF motor behaved well on both cameras
400mm remains very usable
smooth and precise to use for both stills and video shooting
electronically coupled focus ring enables smooth and precise manual adjustments
The build quality is impressive
The focus ring operates smoothly

Cold metal anyway
not warm plastic
The lens does not feature an internal zoom design
The optical design of the lens is very complicated
Very light magenta fringing is visible in the corners
The lens has no distance scale or depth-of-field markings
filter thread does not rotate on focus
No coloured fringing was seen in any test shots
tripod collar can only be rotated between 0 degrees and 90 degrees counterclockwise
dreaded will not fire red box
terrible lens hood
no movement or wobbling of the lens tube at full extension
C-AF was terrible with this lens
veiling flare in shots taken with the sun just outside the frame
Vignetting was apparent at the widest apertures
Panasonic lacks switchable static and panning modes
lock ring to prevent the zoom ring from rotating
too front-heavy
tiniest movement or some wind can produce shaky footage
expensive for Micro Four Thirds
greenish ghost flare and some slight purple veiling flare
a little stiff and lacking in smoothness

Panasonic - Video Reviews (2)

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Panasonic/Leica 100-400mm Telezoom - 4K Ultra HD

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Leica DG

Aperture max	4-6.3
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	20
Groups	13
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical ED element 1 UED element 2 ED elements
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	34.74 oz
Diameter	3.27 in
Length	6.75 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	100 - 400
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	200 - 800
Maximum magnification	0.25 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Extending front
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.30
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no
Focus distance limiter	yes

Colour of product	Black
Zoom lock	yes
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS - Q&A

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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.5

Based on 6 reviews

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Published: 17.03.2016

Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. Review | Photography Blog

4.5

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