Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
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 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
100-400mm / F5-6.3
200-800mm 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
- Brightness1.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight465g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 75cm
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS 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-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.132mm long × 76mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS205.7mm long × 86.4mm 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 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 100mm | −50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 400mm | −200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F5 | 1.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F6.3 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 75cm | 1.3m | −0.55m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.29× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 655g | 1.12kg | −465g |
| Length | 132mm | 205.7mm | −73.7mm |
| Diameter | 76mm | 86.4mm | −10.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | 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 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS.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 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
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