The Leica DG Elmarit 200mm f/2.8 Power OIS is a Panasonic 200mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2018. It covers 400mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It offers weather sealing, Dual IS compatible OIS, and a 1615g build.
Best for: Wildlife, birds, and long-reach telephoto shooting
Pros
- OIS with Dual IS support for Panasonic bodies
- Weather sealed for outdoor and adverse conditions
- Long telephoto reach up to 400mm equivalent
Cons
- Heavy at 1615g
- High price point
What this lens is good for
Birds and wildlife
A 400mm full-frame equivalent f/2.8 super-telephoto prime, the longest fast Leica prime for the system. It ships with the DMW-TC14 teleconverter, making 560mm equivalent at f/4, and the bright aperture and OIS suit birds and wildlife in lower light than slower zooms allow. Full guide →
Sports and action
The fast f/2.8 aperture and 400mm equivalent reach freeze action and isolate subjects against clean backgrounds, making it a strong choice for outdoor sports. It is a heavy, specialised prime at 1,615g, best supported by a monopod for long sessions.
Dual IS compatibility
This lens triggers Dual IS on compatible Panasonic bodies, combining lens OIS with body IBIS for improved stabilisation.
No confirmed Dual IS pairings in the database yet.
Compatible teleconverters
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| Lens | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2018-05 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 200mm |
| FF equivalent | 400mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Elements / Groups | 16 / 12 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Linear Motor |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 1.4m |
| Max magnification | 0.27x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | power_ois |
| Dual IS compatible | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Filter size | 82mm |
| Weight | 1615g |
| Dimensions | 174mm length x 88mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $2,797 USD |