OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO vs Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4 has a better price (msrp) ($1,499 vs $7,499).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4 has a better weight (655g (1.44 lb) vs 1875g (4.13 lb)).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4 has a better length (136mm vs 313.7mm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4 has a better min focus distance (75 cm vs 140 cm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm f/2.8-4 has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length150-400mm50-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements3521
Optical Groups2615
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4.5f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent300-800mm100-400mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterYesNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance140 cm75 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.24x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$7,499$1,499
Filter Size95mm67mm
Diameter130mm76mm
Length313.7mm136mm
Weight1875g (4.13 lb)655g (1.44 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesNo