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Panasonic Announces Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm Zoom
26 February 2018
Panasonic has introduced its compact Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH., the third in its Leica DG Vario-Elmarit f2.8-4.0 series. And like the other lenses in the series, it includes Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize ghosts and flaring, plus a rugged, dust/splash-proof design that is freeze-proof to -10°C.
The 100mm-500mm 35mm equivalent range is complemented by Power O.I.S. optical image stabilization and works with Dual I.S. on a Panasonic camera.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- Micro Four Thirds system
- 100-400mm (35mm equivalent)
- Aperture range: f2.8 to f22
- Two UED elements, two EDeElements
- Two aspherical elements, one UHR element
- Nano Surface Coating
- High-speed 240 fps AF system
- Power Optical Image Stabilizer
- Splash, dust and freezeproof design
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 50-200mm zoom include:
PANASONIC 50-200mm LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Micro Four Thirds Focal Length 50mm to 200mm
100mm to 400mm 35mm equivalentAperture Maximum: 2.8 to f4.0
Minimum: f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 24° to 6.2° Minimum Focus 2.46 feet Magnification 0.25x (0.5x 35mm camera equivalent) Optical Design 21 elements in 15 groups
2 aspherical, 2 UED, 2 ED, 1 UHR lensAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Power O.I.S. Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 2.99 x 5.2 inches Weight 23.1 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Panasonic said the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm will be available at the end of June for $1699.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Panasonic Announces New Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH. 100mm to 400mm Super Telephoto with High Mobility
NEWARK, N.J.-- Panasonic has introduced a new telephoto zoom digital interchangeable lens, the compact Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH. (35mm camera equivalent: 100-400mm), the third lens to be introduced from its Leica DG Vario-Elmarit f2.8-4.0 Series. And like all lenses in the series, includes Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize ghosts and flaring, plus a rugged, dust/splash-proof design that is freeze-proof to -10°C.
The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH. has a zoom range of 100mm to super telephoto 400mm (35mm camera equivalent) to cover shooting situations from wildlife and indoor sports to portraits. The Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively compensates for hand-shake movement to shoot even without a tripod. The lens works with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) and Dual.I.S.2 when mounted on compliant Panasonic Lumix DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) cameras.
Comprising 21 elements in 15 groups, the lens system features two UED (Ultra Extra-low Dispersion) lenses, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses and two aspherical lenses. The sensor drive at max. 240 fps takes full advantage of cameras with high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF for exceptional video recording performance and an inner focus drive system ensures smooth, silent operation. A micro-step drive system in the aperture control helps the camera smoothly catch up to brightness changes when zooming or panning. The optical design provides exceptional barycentric stability to minimize image shifts during zooming.
By attaching a filter (67mm) such as ND or PL, the lens provides a wider range of expression in photos and video. A 1.4x Teleconverter DMW-TC14 extends focusing distance to 560mm (35mm camera equivalent) and the 2.0x Teleconverter DMW-TC20 to 800mm (35mm camera equivalent) for more close-up shots.
The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm will be available in stores at the end of June. Suggested retail price is $1699.99 Available in sharp, metallic black.
The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit f2.8-4.0 Series covers 16 to 400mm (35mm camera equivalent) with three outstanding lenses -- Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH. (H-E08018), Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. (H-ES12060) and Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH. (H-ES50200), to provide versatile, superb picture quality.