Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
50-200mm / F2.8-4
100-400mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
75-300mm / F4.8-6.7
150-600mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness1.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 75cm
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II suits you better
- Weight232g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.132mm long × 76mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II116.5mm long × 69mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 75mm | −25mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4.8 | 1.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F6.7 | 1.5 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 75cm | 90cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.18× | +0.07x |
| Weight | 655g | 423g | +232g |
| Length | 132mm | 116.5mm | +15.5mm |
| Diameter | 76mm | 69mm | +7mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 58mm | +9mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
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