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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
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52 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 reviews of Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the design and reliability are generally positive. The size and price are also appreciated.

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On average, users rate this product 90/100 and experts rate this product 87/100.

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. Review

 

The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Power O.I.S. is testament to the advantages that Micro Four Thirds offers in terms of size and weight - we can't think of another 200-800mm equivalent lens that weighs under 1kg! This makes it...

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

 

When mirrorless systems were launched on the market they usually featured standard kit lenses or classic primes. As the time passed their offers have been enlarged but only now, after several years of their market presence, they include also more...

Solid but very compact casing, easy to handle ; Good image quality in the frame centre at 100–300 mm focal lengths ; Low longitudinal chromatic aberration ; Slight lateral chromatic aberration ; Lack of problems with spherical aberration ; Moderate...

Unacceptable image quality on the edge of the frame in the 300-400 mm focal range ; Noticeable astigmatism ; Weak performance against bright light ; Vignetting at the shortest focal length could have been lower ; Unattractive price/quality ratio

Jun, 2016
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Expert review by : John Riley (ephotozine.com)

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH Review

 

John Riley reviews the 100-400mm lens for Micro Four Thirds, a compact telephoto zoom lens that gives a 200-800mm equivalent!

Excellent sharpness ; Fast and silent AF ; Highly effective Power OIS ; Very well controlled CA ; Close focusing ; Great handling ; Compact design ; Rotating lens collar ; Weather Resistance ; Close focusing

Demanding of good technique

Sometimes there are few choices in certain niches. This Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm lens fits its purpose very well indeed, at a price which, although high, is reasonable in its class. If we want a high quality optic for sports, birding, wildlife,...

Feb, 2016
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

A good lens

 

A good tele lens for the micro four third user who likes nature and sports photography, The lens is weatherproof, light to carry and gives clear sharp images,

Durable ; Great Features ; Great Picture Quality ; Lightweight ; Simple Controls

Aug, 2016
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Consumer review (panasonic.com)

Great Lens

 

" I purchased this lens as a replacement for the Panasonic 100-300 which I still own. This lens is superior in every way to the 100-300. Focusing is quick and accurate, zooming on my copy is not jerky but smoother than the 100-300. Pictures of birds...

Compact , Exceeded expectations , Easy to use

none so far

May, 2016
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Consumer review (panasonic.com)

Zoom is extremely stiff/unpleasant to use

 

" I am really on the fence about this lens. For its steep price tag, I really expected much better. I want to love it, but the zoom is stiff and difficult to manipulate. My zooms from another manufacturer are far superior. The foot that mounts to the...

Compact , image stabilization , seems to be well constructed only time will tell

Expensive , Did not meet expectations , Difficult to use , zoom is stiff and unpleasant to use jerky , not at all what expected for the cost , tripod foot obstructs zoom access

May, 2016
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Consumer review (panasonic.com)

Amazing lens

 

" I love this lens. The dual-stabilization allows me to take pictures handheld at 800mm (35mm equiv.). The only small downside was that the zoom isn't that smooth. "

Compact , Durable , Convenient , Easy to use , powerful focal length

Expensive , stiff uneven zoom

Apr, 2016
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Recommend

 

Top class product pure quality with great photo quality results

Durable ; Great Features ; Great Picture Quality ; Lightweight ; Quality ; Simple Controls

Apr, 2016
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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

I would recommend thisproduct

 

Received yesterday used today and found it fantastic total quality photos very very happy

Durable ; Great Features ; Great Picture Quality ; Lightweight ; Pure Quality ; Simple Controls

Mar, 2016
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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Love it!

 

I enjoy the results achieved in many situations, there is just something special about what the lens produces. It's light and manoeuvrable considering it's range and build quality. My only complaint is that zoom feels somewhat reluctant and course,...

Comfortable to Operate ; Durable ; Great Features ; Great Picture Quality ; Simple Controls ; Versatile

Zoom not as smooth as most

Jun, 2019
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