Panasonic has officially announced the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/ F2 telephoto zoom lens.8-4.0 ASPH, the third and final model in the series of lenses with an aperture of F2.8-4.0. The new lens covers the equivalent range of focal lengths from 100 mm to 400 mm and has a waterproof and dustproof body.Built-in Power OIS can work in conjunction with in-camera stabilization when attached to Lumix cameras that support Dual IS technology.
The lens design consists of 21 elements in 15 groups, including two UED Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion lenses, two ED Extra-Low Dispersion lenses and two aspherical lenses to minimize various distortions and chromatic aberrations throughout the entire focal length range and throughout the frame. To suppress flare and ghosting, all elements are coated with a special Nano Surface Coating.
The linear actuator in the inner focus system enables precise and silent autofocus, while the micro-step actuator in the aperture control allows smooth changes in brightness during zooming or panning. Other features include: 9-blade rounded aperture, 0.75 m minimum focusing distance, 0.5x maximum magnification. The lens dimensions are 76x132mm at 655g
Price and availability
Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200 mm/ F2.8-4.0 ASPH H-ES50200 will be available in late June 2018. Lens price will be $1700
Specifications
| Main specifications | |
| Focal Length | 50 – 200mm |
| Sensor size | FourThirds |
| Bayonet | Micro Four Thirds |
| Image Stabilization | Power OIS |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8-4.0 |
| Minimum aperture | F22 |
| Number of aperture blades | 9 |
| Design | |
| Elements | 21 |
| Groups | 15 |
| Special elements/coatings | 2 aspherical elements + 2 UED elements + 2 ED elements Nano Surface Coating. |
| Focusing system | |
| Minimum focus distance | 0,75 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0,5h |
| Autofocus | available at |
| Focusing method | internal |
| Drive type | linear |
| Physical parameters | |
| Diameter x Length | 76x132mm |
| Light filter diameter | 67 mm |
| Moisture and dust protection | have |
| weight | 655 g |
seems intriguing! As a reader, I’m curious about its features and performance. Can you provide more details on its focal length range, maximum aperture, image stabilization, and focus system? Additionally, how does it compare to other telephoto lenses in the market? Any insights on price and availability would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you!
What makes this new telephoto zoom lens from Panasonic stand out from others in terms of image quality and performance?