Dave Pardue has just posted a full review of the newly announced Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) at the imaging-resource.com. He tested this new lens on the Panasonic GH5 and found this is a fast super telephoto prime lens for shooting sports and wildlife without a tripod. Panasonic Leica DG 200mm F2.8 costs $2,997.99, available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Panasonic GH5 + 200mm f/2.8 shown beside the Canon 1D X II + 400mm f/2.8
Conclusion from imaging-resource, “The image quality thus far from this lens has proven superb, as have the images with the 560mm eq. 1.4x teleconverter engaged, and I look forward to seeing our forthcoming lab results. This lens represents mobility combined with versatility, and I personally find that combination tempting indeed. To be sure, this is a nice lens and a versatile package given the included 1.4x teleconverter…”
1/640s / f/4 / ISO 640 / 560mm eq. (1.4x teleconverter)
1/640s / f/4 / ISO 640 / 560mm eq. (1.4x teleconverter)
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