Panasonic Leica DG 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power O.I.S. Telephoto Lens

<p>A flexible optic ideal for wildlife, outdoor, and nature photography, the <strong>Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens</strong> from <strong>Panasonic </strong>is a 100-400mm equivalent zoom designed in collaboration with Leica for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The long reach is complemented by a bright f/2.8-4 maximum aperture range, which benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords control over depth of field for isolating subjects. The optical design incorporates several low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements, and an ultra-high refractive index element to control both chromatic and spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness. A Nano Surface Coating has also been applied to limit flare and ghosting for increased contrast and colour fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.</p>

<p>Benefiting both stills shooting and video recording, a 240 fps high-speed AF motor offers quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance. Also, a POWER Optical Image Stabiliser will compensate for camera shake and works with Panasonic's Dual I.S. and Dual I.S. 2.0 in-camera stabilisation functions to minimise the appearance of camera shake. Additionally, the physical design of the lens is dust- and moisture-resistant, as well as freeze-proof, for use in inclement shooting conditions.</p>

<ul> <li>With a 100-400mm equivalent focal length range on Micro Four Thirds cameras, this telephoto prime is well suited to working with distant subject matter.</li> <li>Bright f/2.8-4 maximum aperture range excels when working in difficult lighting conditions and provides increased control over depth of field.</li> <li>Two ultra extra-low dispersion elements and two extra-low dispersion elements minimise various aberrations in order to produce a high degree of clarity, sharpness, and colour accuracy.</li> <li>Two aspherical elements and one ultra high refractive index element help to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness and accurate rendering throughout the zoom range.</li> <li>Nano Surface Coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and colour neutrality.</li> <li>POWER Optical Image Stabiliser minimises the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting, and also supports the Dual I.S. and Dual I.S. 2.0 functions for increased stabilisation performance.</li> <li>A 240 fps AF motor offers fast, precise, and near-silent focusing performance to benefit both stills shooting and video recording applications.</li> <li>Splash, dust, and freezeproof design benefits working in inclement weather conditions down to -14°F.</li> <li>Compatible with optional 1.4x and 2x teleconverters to further extend the effective reach.<br /> &nbsp;</li> </ul>