Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S.
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced November 2017
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Super-telephoto
Typically A$3,999 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$3,999
at Camera House
- Used from
- A$2,685 at Digidirect33% under new
- Used, typically
- A$2,685
- Focal length: 200mm, 400mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/2.8
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Triple linear motor
- Weight: 1,245 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.20×, Focuses to 1.15 m
Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. overview
The Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. is a 200mm f/2.8 prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in November 2017. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits wildlife and sport. It is a weaker pick for travelling light.
New, it sells for A$3,999 in Australia (Camera House); used and refurbished copies start at A$2,685.
Where to buy the Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. in Australia
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DigidirectLowest used
UsedIn stock
SN JF8CA101027 · Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$2,685
Camera HouseBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$3,999
Digidirect
UsedOut of stock
SN JF8CA101050 · Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above typical used price
A$2,699
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Things to know
- 200mm prime, f/2.8; 400mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (Triple linear motor motor); optical stabilisation.
- 1,245 g; 87.5 × 174 mm; 77mm filters.
- Focuses down to 1.15 m, up to 0.20× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$2,685 in Australia (asking prices over 21 days); today from A$2,685.
Good for
- Wildlife and sport (400mm-equivalent reach)
Not the best for
- Travelling light (1,245 g)
From the Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 21% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $2,159.95≈ A$3,144 | $1,254.99≈ A$1,827 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$3,999 | A$2,685 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$2,685
Usually A$2,685 to A$2,692 · 21 days, 26 listings
Cheapest used today
A$2,685
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$2,685 | A$2,685 | A$2,685 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$2,685 | A$2,685 | A$2,692 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Discussions & forums
What owners say about the Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. elsewhere, and here.
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Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 200mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 400mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 1.15 m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Triple linear motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- Teleconverter compatible
- Yes
Size & weight
- Weight
- 1,245 g
- Diameter × length
- 87.5 × 174 mm
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
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