Panasonic/Leica's professional MFT prime — 400mm equivalent at f/2.8 with bundled 1.4x teleconverter.
The Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S. was released in 2018 as a premium telephoto prime for Micro Four Thirds, providing a 400mm full-frame equivalent perspective at f/2.8. At 1,245g and 77mm filter thread it is among the heaviest MFT lenses, reflecting the Leica-branded optical formula. Nine rounded aperture blades. Power O.I.S. Built-in tripod collar. 1.15m MFD.
The optical design uses 15 elements in 13 groups. Nine rounded aperture blades. The 77mm filter thread. At 1,245g the lens is substantial. Minimum focus distance of 1.15m. Power O.I.S. provides optical stabilisation. The 400mm full-frame equivalent on MFT enables extreme telephoto wildlife and sports photography at f/2.8. Built-in tripod collar for balanced mounting.
The 400mm equivalent at f/2.8 on MFT provides a capability otherwise requiring a 400mm f/2.8 full-frame prime at three to four times the weight: the MFT sensor's 2x crop factor doubles the effective focal length at one quarter the optical mass. For wildlife photographers who need 400mm f/2.8 equivalent reach with handholding viability, the MFT format provides a practical weight compromise.
On the used market the Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 is available at premium MFT telephoto prime pricing. Condition checks: Power OIS engagement, AF motor response, 77mm front element for marks, and tripod collar rotation. Compatible with all Micro Four Thirds bodies from Panasonic, Olympus, and OM System.