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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?DAVID A : It's an excellent telephoto lens combination.PATRICK D : I have been wanting this lens and the added teleconverter helps to extend its reach when I need it.JEFFREY D : I wanted the lens anyway and the 2X converter was a nice freebee.

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2023-11-05T11:40:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sharp lens!

this is a great sharp lens! It has become by far my favorite lens to use, sometimes it lives on my G9. It may be heavy for some, but the images are well worth the weight

Bruce M.

2021-08-24T18:59:41

Rated 5 out of 5

A compact telephoto zoom that features excellent image quality and a premium build

This lens is surely becoming one of my favorites. The lens has a very solid feeling build and the zoom and focus functions work very smoothly with just the right amount of resistance. The sharpness and rendering of the lens are wonderful, and the image quality still remains excellent when used with the 1.4 teleconverter, and remains very good when used with the 2x teleconverter. I like that this has more reach than the Olympus 40-150mm that I used to own, and that it is more portable when stored at the 50mm setting.

Daniel P.

2021-07-13T19:03:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

This is a stellar lens. It focuses fast and is very sharp throughout the entire focal range. I keep it on my camera most of the time for backyard bird shooting and more.

Elizabeth W.

2020-09-23T08:22:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great deal

This is the best price around on this combo. I haven’t tried the teleconverter yet but getting it in the kit only raised the price a smidge. Got some great shots at the zoo with the lens and the focal range was perfect for that

Timothy L.

2020-09-22T18:39:31

Rated 4 out of 5

Lightweight mega zoom lens

The quality of the lens is very good but the conversion is not truly 100-400mm as 35mm camera standard.

NIC E.

2020-09-07T16:12:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Well worth the money!

Ordered this about 6 months ago from Adorama. Well worth the price for the combination. Lens is super sharp, and the stabilization with the G9 body is nothing short of phenomenal! I use this primarily for Landscape use, but the more I use it, the more it says on my lens. Really nice close-up photos as well. The 2x extender works very well. there is a bit of a loss in sharpness, but I find it very minimal, and having the extra reach well worth it.

BRUCE M.

2020-07-29T08:59:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Professional Quality Lens

Super sharp, contrasty, smooth zoom and focus ring operation, focuses rapidly, excellent image stabilization. A pleasure to use. Highly recommend.

S B.

2020-07-12T13:03:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional lens

I've owned a lot of M43 lenses in the past 9 years, including the PL 100-400mm, and this PL 50-200mm is truly exceptional. Color, sharpness, contrast, close focusing ability are all excellent. It focuses fast and accurately, also. It's OOF area characteristics are very good, pleasing with a bit more character than you usually see. They are not busy, but not blandly smooth either, and I think they add, rather than detract, from the images it produces. Now, I did buy this lens with the TC 2x, which is not truly exceptional (I have reviewed it on its own page), but which can produce excellent output if stopped down to f10. At f8, it is not up to the quality of the lens, but stopped down it does quite well. Whether or not that meets your needs for a TC or not will depend on the conditions you shoot in, but it's ok for my particular usage. I do think it's worth the extra $100 on sale with the lens as a package, but I don't think I would pay full price for the TC if purchased separately, however. In any case, I HIGHLY recommend this lens.

JANET W.

2020-06-15T17:30:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Killer combo.

I love this lens and the dual stabilization that makes it possible to record handheld video from afar

LASSE L.

2020-01-03T08:32:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Outstanding Lens

Outstanding professional lens with edge to edge sharpness even at wide open. Lenses can not get any better, top performer, highly recommended.

Julius K.

2019-12-23T07:43:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Incrediable Value.

Light weight and a great addition to any Mircro 4/3 system. Works flawless with either Lumix G9 or GH5. Outstanding optical quality and built quality. The IS is incredible allowing tack sharp images down to 1 second in combination with the G9 and GH5. A true bargain for a premium branded Leica lens.

Darryl L.

2019-12-16T08:05:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Lens

Great Lens. Excellent with combine with the Panasonic G9 for tracking birds and other animals

Darryl L.

2019-08-06T11:10:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Completes my Travel Kit

The Panasonic Leica 50-200 2.8-4 thus far has performed in an excellent manner. I will be using this lens for overseas travel along with my other PL 8-18 & 12-60 lenses with a G9. The lens weighs 23 ounces vs 40 ounces for my Tamron FX 100-400 3.5/6.3 used with my Nikon D750. The color, rapid & precise focusing and light weight certainly meet my expectations.

GARY D.

2019-05-14T10:58:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent compact telephoto lens for photo and video.

Okay, I have an unusual setup. I use this lens on my GH5S for video and it has been a excellent addition to my kit. I tend to value weight and size just a bit over say a constant aperture or tac sharp details. This lens, in my informed opinion, has the perfect balance of aperture, size, weight, and performance. I want to get the performance question out of the way first. This lens is supremely sharp through the range and has excellent bokeh and optical performance even wide open at f2.8. The OIS built into the lens is quite stellar and I can easily hand hold rock solid video at 200mm (400mm FF equiv) without a problem. Solid through and through. Remember the GH5S doesn’t have built in IBIS. If you have a G9 and want a great walk around telephoto lens. This is it. AF speed has been great. Maybe a bit slow when having to focus from extremely close to far away with back button focus but if you are already close the AF is extremely responsive and snappy. My only gripe is the price. Its expensive for a m43 lens, but it’s also quite a special lens. Steep price but also superb performance.

JESSE R.

2019-05-13T14:01:16

Rated 5 out of 5

A Dream of a Lens

I was a pro wedding photographer for 40 years. As a retired senior, I needed a lighter kit. The Panasonic G9 became my camera of choice. Regarding the Leica 50-200mm, this lens is sharp, steady, light weight (compared to FF models) a real dream of of a lens.I used my G9 to video my wife skiing down a hill from what felt like a mile away. I was hand holding it and the results were very stable. A couple weeks later I was at my son's place and took amazing head shots of my grandkids. It had quick and accurate focussing - I was very pleased with the resultsIt was worth every penny.

MANI M.

2018-09-29T23:55:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great fast sharp lense

I bought this for use with my GH5 and the results are amazing. Colour is fantastic and sharpness right through the range.

Isa H.

2018-08-09T11:22:43

Rated 5 out of 5

pan 50-200

Performs just like I thought it would. Fast in conjuction with the G9, Haven't used it on my GH5 nor GX85.

DR G.

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Panasonic 50-200mm Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Panasonic

  • Lens Series

    Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format Compatibility

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    2.46' / .75 m

  • Focal Length

    50-200mm

  • Angle Of View

    24 Degree (Wide) - 6.2 Degree (Tele)

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    100-400mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    F2.8 (Wide) - F4.0 (Tele)

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    Approx. 0.25x / 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)

  • Filter Size

    67mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    21 Elements / 15 Groups (2 aspherical lenses, 2 UED lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.99 x 5.2" (76 x 132 mm)

  • Weight

    23.1 oz / 655 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    POWER O.I.S.

  • UPC Code

    192223141636

9 Accessories for Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F/2.8-4 Aspheical, Power O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds - With Panasonic DMW-TC20 2X Lumix Teleconverter

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About Panasonic 50-200mm

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent compact telephoto lens for photo and video.

By JESSE R.

Okay, I have an unusual setup. I use this lens on my GH5S for video and it has been a excellent addition to my kit. I tend to value weight and size just a bit over say a constant aperture or tac sharp details. This lens, in my informed opinion, has the perfect balance of aperture, size, weight, and performance. I want to get the performance question out of the way first. This lens is supremely sharp through the range and has excellent bokeh and optical performance even wide open at f2.8. Th...

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Completes my Travel Kit

By GARY D.

The Panasonic Leica 50-200 2.8-4 thus far has performed in an excellent manner. I will be using this lens for overseas travel along with my other PL 8-18 & 12-60 lenses with a G9. The lens weighs 23 ounces vs 40 ounces for my Tamron FX 100-400 3.5/6.3 used with my Nikon D750. The color, rapid & precise focusing and light weight certainly meet my expectations.

The LEICA DG ELMARIT 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 lens offers the range and versatility needed for a wide variety of shooting situations, and because it's a LEICA DG LENS it's the kind of lens you have always wanted. With LEICA being the watchword for quality optics among professional photographers, it was developed exclusively for LUMIX G Series cameras and incorporates state-of-the-art optical and mechanical components.

Panasonic 50-200mm Features

  • LEICA Quality - Professional, high-quality LEICA DG ELMARIT optics. (21 Elements in 15 Groups, 2 UED Elements)
  • 50-200mm - Ultra-telephoto zoom lens F2.8-4.0 (67mm lens filter threads) suitable for wildlife photography. Compatible with optional tele converters DMW-TC14 and DMW-TC20
  • Stabilized - Power Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) compensates for the hand-shake movement in combination with LUMIX cameras supporting Dual I.S. and Dual I.S. 2.0 in-camera stabilization.
  • Fast focusing - Supports sensors drive at max. 240 fps sensor for high-speed autofocusing.
  • Rugged - Dust/splash-proof design and are even freeze-proof down to 14 Fahrenheit to withstand professional use under harsh conditions.

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F/2.8-4 Power O.I.S. Lens
  • Lens Cap
  • Lens Rear Cap
  • Lens Storage Bag
  • Lens Hood
  • Panasonic 1 Year Warranty
  • Panasonic DMW-TC20 2X Lumix Teleconverter