Professional MFT super-telephoto, 400mm equivalent at f/2.8 with included 1.4x teleconverter and weather sealing.
The Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S. is a professional super-telephoto prime for Micro Four Thirds, providing a 400mm equivalent focal length with an extraordinarily fast f/2.8 aperture. This combination of reach and speed makes it one of the most capable wildlife and sports lenses available for the MFT system.
The 400mm equivalent reach at f/2.8 delivers subject isolation and low-light performance that approaches full-frame 400mm f/4 lenses in a significantly smaller and lighter package. The included 1.4x teleconverter extends reach to 560mm equivalent at f/4, providing even greater capability for distant wildlife subjects.
Build quality is professional-grade with weather sealing, a tripod collar, and the optical quality expected of the Leica branding. The Power O.I.S. optical stabilisation works in concert with Panasonic body IBIS for Dual IS capability, providing exceptional stabilisation for handheld super-telephoto shooting.
The Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 is the flagship telephoto for Micro Four Thirds, commanding strong prices on the used market due to its unique combination of reach, speed, and compact size. It demonstrates that MFT can deliver professional-grade results in applications where the smaller format's size advantage is most compelling.