Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
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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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
300mm / F4
600mm 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
- Weight285g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm in a single lens
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO suits you better
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO227mm long × 92.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 300mm | −200mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 300mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F4 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.3m | 1.4m | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.24× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 985g | 1.27kg | −285g |
| Length | 171.5mm | 227mm | −55.5mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 92.5mm | −9.5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 77mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2016 | +7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | 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 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO.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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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
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