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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is proud to introduce a new telephoto single focal length lens, the LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S. (35 mm camera equivalent: 400 mm). The LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S. is the first large-diameter ultra-telephoto fixed focal length lens with a name of LEICA DG. It boasts sharpest-ever image quality from corner to corner in the history of LUMIX digital interchangeable lenses. Featuring high mobility in a compact, lightweight design, it also realizes handheld ultra-telephoto shooting.

With its 400mm ultra telephoto focal length and stunning descriptive performance, the LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S. is suitable for wildlife or sports photography. The 1.4x Teleconverter (DMW-TC14) is bundled*1 to extend the focusing distance to 560mm (35mm camera equivalent) for close-up shots.

The fast F2.8 aperture lets you capture fast-moving subjects while the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively compensates for hand-shake movement, making it easy to shoot even without a tripod or in low-lit situations. The lens works with Dual I.S.2 (Image Stabilizer) and Dual I.S. 2.03 system when mounted on the compliant Panasonic LUMIX DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) cameras for more powerful hand-shake suppression.

Clearing the stringent quality standard of LEICA, the lens is comprised of 15 elements in 13 groups, featuring two UED (Ultra Extra-low Dispersion) lenses. The use of UED lenses and Panasonic cutting-edge optical technology achieve high resolution, high contrast image from corner to corner while suppressing distortion and chromatic aberration.

Incorporating a triple linear motor system and max.240 fps sensor drive, the new LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S. achieves high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. This stunning AF performance is excellent to record 4K video, where precise focusing is required. In addition, the micro-step drive system in the aperture control section helps the camera smoothly catch up to brightness changes when panning.

It boasts a rugged, dust/splash-proof design and are even freeze-proof down to -10℃ (14 degrees F) to withstand professional use under harsh conditions. Offered in sharp, metallic black color, it stylishly matches the LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras. The LEICA DG ELMARIT 200mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S. can also be used with the 2.0x Teleconverter DMW-TC20 (sold separately), which extends the focusing distance to 800mm (35mm camera equivalent) to capture subjects at a greater distane.

The new ELMARIT 200mm lens and accessories will be available in early January 2018. The lens with the 1.4x teleconverter MSRP will be $2,999.99 and the optional 2x teleconverter is $599.99.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/leica-dg-elmarit-200mm-f-2-8-power-ois-sample-photos-31620

200mm Leica buyer self portrait (after paying $3000)

https://www.lumixgexperience.panasonic.co.uk/news/panasonic-leica-dg-elmarit-200mm-f2-8-power-o-i-s-sample-images-and-brief-review/2/#.WgPfLJRUuUk

Panasonic Leica.

Panasonic Japan announced the shipment start date (in Japan?) of this lens- it'll ship from December 14.

Olympus will later make firmware update for their cameras to better support this lens

http://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/jp/support/cs/info/2017/11/005/index.html

More self portraits

https://www.cameralabs.com/panasonic-leica-dg-200mm-f2-8-h-es200-review/

Dirt

http://www.photographyblog.com/previews/panasonic_leica_dg_elmarit_200mm_f2_8_power_ois_1_4x_teleconverter_photos

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/hands-on-review/birding-in-brooklyn-with-the-panasonic-g9-and-leica-200mm-f28-lens

Lenstip Review

The performance of the tested lens is simply sensational. We officially get a new resolution record, amounting to 91.2 lpmm.

I haven’t tested such an excellently corrected lens for a very long time, a lens which can provide resolution records already from the maximum relative aperture and had not even one small optical slip-up in our test. I wish there were more such instruments on the market.

Review

https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/lens_review_2/1100661.html

Canon management during feeding

https://diglloyd.com/blog/2018/20180429_1320-Panasonic200f2_8-BighornSheep.html