Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Review

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Verdict

Sometimes there are few choices in certain niches. This Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm lens fits its purpose very well indeed, at a price which, although high, is reasonable in its class. If we want a high quality optic for sports, birding, wildlife, photo-journalism and other long range applications then this is it. The close focusing that brings closer subjects into range is a bonus.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Pros

Excellent sharpness
Fast and silent AF
Highly effective Power OIS
Very well controlled CA
Close focusing
Great handling
Compact design
Rotating lens collar
Weather Resistance
Close focusing

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Cons

Demanding of good technique

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The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 lens delivers very impressive performance and the longest lens for MFT format.

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N.B. Test carried out with a pre-production version of the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. lens which is representative of final image quality.

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