Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x 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 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
150-400mm / F4.5
300-800mm 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
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight890g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm in a single lens
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO314.3mm long × 115.8mm 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 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 150mm | −50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 400mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F4.5 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 1.3m | 1.3m | — |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.12× | +0.13x |
| Weight | 985g | 1.88kg | −890g |
| Length | 171.5mm | 314.3mm | −142.8mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 115.8mm | −32.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 95mm | −23mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | — |
| 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 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x 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 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO
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