Panasonic announces two LEICA DG telephoto lenses for outstanding photographic performance

Panasonic is proud to introduce the H-ES35100 and H-RSA100400 interchangeable lenses for the LUMIX G Series that comply with the Micro Four Thirds system standard.

These telephoto zoom lenses are in line with LEICA’s stringent optical standards and achieve outstanding photographic performance.

Panasonic boasts a lineup of 32 Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lenses, of which 15 are LEICA DG lenses. This diverse range is designed for creative photography and videography, with lenses to suit a wide range of users from professionals and camera enthusiasts to digital mirrorless camera beginners.

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 35-100mm/F2.8/POWER O.I.S. (H-ES35100GC)

Redesigned LEICA DG Lens: New Large-aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens with Outstanding Photographic Performance, High Mobility and Full-range F2.8 Brightness

Key Features

1. F2.8 LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT lens for outstanding photographic performance throughout zoom ranges
2. New ghosting and flare suppression to achieve the rigorous optical standards required for LEICA certification
3. High-speed, high-precision auto-focus for videography with Dual I.S. 2
4. Compact, lightweight model for excellent handheld photography and portability

This new ELMARIT full-range F2.8 lens delivers brightness in all zoom ranges, supporting compositions from evening shots that make use of the F2.8 brightness, to bokeh effects that are unique to telephoto zoom shots and help to highlight the subject.

An optimal lens structure comprising two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses and one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens ensures outstanding photographic performance throughout the 70mm to 200mm zoom range (35mm equivalent). In addition to Panasonic’s unique Nano Surface Coating technology, the use of light-shielding technology to eliminate unwanted light inside the lens enables the production of clear, natural color with reduced ghosting and flare.

The H-ES35100GC is priced at RRP $1999 and will be available in Australia from leading photographic specialists in November 2023.

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-6.3 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (H-RSA100400G)

New Teleconverter-Compatible LEICA DG Lens for Full Life-size Macro Shooting and Ultra Telephoto Zoom Photography

Key Features

1. LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR lens for outstanding photographic performance throughout zoom ranges
2. Ultra telephoto zoom lens covering up to 1600mm for use in a wide range of shooting environments
3. Compact, lightweight, and excellent mobility with high-speed, high-precision auto-focus and teleconverter compatibility

This new lens achieves stunning photographic performance throughout the zoom range from the center of the frame to the edge. An optimally arranged lens structure featuring one aspherical lens, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses, and one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens produces detailed and beautifully textured high-resolution, high-contrast images.

With a focal length of 200mm to 800mm (35mm equivalent), the lens is ideally suited to capture a range of subjects that are difficult to approach, such as wild birds and animals, as well as sporting events. Moreover, the separately sold 2.0x teleconverter[ii] enables 1600mm full life-size macro shooting[iii] for impressive, detailed shots of flowers, animals, and other subjects.

The H-RSA100400G is priced at RRP $3099 and will be available in Australia from leading photographic specialists in November 2023.

[i] 35 mm camera equivalent. When DMW-TC20A teleconverter is attached. Teleconverter range: 210 mm–400 mm.
[ii] Use of the DMW-TC20 teleconverter reduces the effective aperture by two f/stops
[iii] 35 mm camera equivalent. When DMW-TC20A teleconverter is attached. Teleconverter range: 210 mm–400 mm.
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