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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S.
Quick answer
The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 50-200mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Micro Four Thirds (100–400mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 50–200mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 655g
- Filter
- 67mm
- Min focus
- 0.75m
What 50-200mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 100–400mm
- 6.2–24.4° 5.2–20.4° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 50mm (and 200mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorPanasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 50-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 21 elements in 15 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.75 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 655 g
- Length
- 132 mm
- Diameter
- 76 mm
General
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Released
- 2018
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S.?
At 50-200mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S.?
It zooms across 50-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 100–400mm on full frame, with a 5.2–20.4° horizontal and 6.2–24.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.
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