Panasonic LEICA DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 (H-RSA100400E)

Panasonic LEICA DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 (H-RSA100400E)

A compact, lightweight lens designed for optimal mobility that allows zooming up to 400mm (35mm camera equivalent: 800mm) and macro photography.

• Based on Leica Camera AG's strict quality standards
• 200-800mm ultra-telephoto zoom lens with a compact, lightweight design (35mm camera equivalent)
• Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design
• Excellent close-up performance with a closest focusing distance of 1.3m and a maximum magnification 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)

LEICA DG Lens — ultimate optics
Opt for a LEICA DG lens and get the ultimate in optical quality and performance. They naturally meet the strict quality standards set by Leica Camera AG. Thanks to the sophisticated design of these lenses, you will enjoy brilliant clarity all the way to the edges of your photos. At the same time, distortions of all kind are prevented to enable precise, sharp picture rendering. This means you have the ideal tool for pro-level images in the palm of your hand.

Get closer to your subject
Whether zooming in, shooting close-up or shooting on the move, this lens gives you the freedom to capture even challenging subjects. The 100-400m ultra-telephoto zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 200-800mm) captures faraway action like it’s right in front of you, while the compact, lightweight design provides optimal mobility. In addition, a zoom lock ring, the capability to switch from vertical to horizontal composition, and other features offer superb flexibility for everything from sports to nature photography.

Teleconverter ready
The maximum focal length can be extended up to 800mm (35mm camera equivalent: 1,600mm)* with the optional DMW-TC20 teleconverter.
DMW-TC14: 1.4x, 294-560mm (35mm camera equivalent: 588-1,120mm)*
DMW-TC20: 2x, 420-800mm (35mm camera equivalent: 840-1,600mm)*
*The focal length of the lens is limited to 210-400mm (35mm camera equivalent: 420-800mm) when teleconverter is attached.

Superb close-up performance
With a closest focusing distance of 1.3m and maximum magnification of 0.5x*, this lens is a powerful instrument for nature photography, allowing you to zoom in on small, sensitive subjects like birds and butterflies. With the DMW-TC20 attached, 1x* life-size macro photography is also possible.

Lens construction
The optimized configuration has 20 elements in 13 groups, including 1 ASPH/ED, 1 UED and 2 ED lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure superb resolution.

MTF chart
Realizes excellent sharpness and resolution throughout the zoom range and demonstrates uncompromising expressiveness.

In the Box
• LEICA H-RSA100400E Lens
• Lens cap
• Lens rear cap
• External lens hood
• External tripod mount
• Lens storage bag