Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
100-400mm / F4-6.3
200-800mm equiv.
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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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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight330g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 75cm
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-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.171.5mm long × 83mm diameter
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.132mm long × 76mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 50mm | +50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 200mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F4 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 1.3m | 75cm | +0.55m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.25× | — |
| Weight | 985g | 655g | +330g |
| Length | 171.5mm | 132mm | +39.5mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 76mm | +7mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 | +5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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