A Versatile Zoom Range from Mid-telephoto 100mm to Ultra-telephoto 400mm*
Taking advantage of a zoom range of 100-400mm* and the F2.8-4.0 high-speed performance, this lens covers a variety of daily shooting situations, from wildlife, indoor sports, to portrait shots. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively compensates for the hand-shake movement, making it easy to shoot even without a tripod. The lens works with Dual I.S. and Dual.I.S. 2 when mounted on the compliant Panasonic LUMIX DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) cameras.
* 35mm camera equivalent.
1.4x / 2.0x Teleconverter Compatibility**
Allowing an attachment of a filter (67mm) such as ND or PL, this lens provides various expressions in both photos and videos. Furthermore, the 1.4x Teleconverter DMW-TC14** is extends the focusing distance to 560mm (35mm camera equivalent) and the 2.0x Teleconverter DMW-TC20** to 800mm (35mm camera equivalent) for more close-up shots.
** To be sold separately as optional accessories.
LEICA DG Lens – ultimate optics
Opt for a LEICA DG lens and get the ultimate in optical quality and performance. They naturally meet the strict quality standards set by Leica Camera AG.
Thanks to the sophisticated design of these lenses, you will enjoy brilliant clarity all the way to the edges of your photos. At the same time, distortions of all kind are prevented to enable precise, sharp picture rendering. This means you have the ideal tool for pro-level images in the palm of your hand.
Video Support – perfect video-recording
The sensor drive at max. 240 fps achieves high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. The inner focus drive system realizes the silent operation, and the micro-step drive system in the aperture control section helps the camera to smoothly catch up to brightness changes when zooming or panning. The optical design achieves exceptional barycentric stability to minimize image shifts during zooming. The AF tracking performance in zooming is also improved thanks to high-speed frame analysis for focus control.
Splash/Dust/Freezeproof – more creative options
This lens features a splash/dust/freezeproof construction***. It protects the lens system inside from sand, rain and more, making it perfect for shooting under harsh conditions.
*** The lens supports this feature in conjunction with splash/dust/freezeproof LUMIX cameras. Splashproof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this lens offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splashproof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with water.
