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 $2,998 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$2,159.95
at eBay.com26% below its 30-day average
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- Used from
- $1,254.99 at Precision Camera42% under new
- Used, typically
- $1,254.99
- Launch RRP
- $2,999.99Best new is 28% under
- 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 $2,159.95 to $2,997.99 at the 2 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $1,254.99. It launched at $2,999.99.
Where to buy the Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S. in United States
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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 $1,254.99 in United States (asking prices over 19 days); today from $1,254.99.
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 right here in the US: about 21% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD 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 States(you)Cheapest | $2,159.95 | $1,254.99 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$3,999≈ $2,748 | A$2,685≈ $1,845 |
| 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
$1,254.99
Usually $1,254.99 to $1,627.49 · 19 days, 22 listings
Cheapest used today
$1,254.99
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $1,254.99 | $1,441.24 | $1,627.49 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $1,254.99 | $1,254.99 | $1,254.99 | 13 |
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.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power O.I.S., on YouTube.
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
Cameras it fits
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- 4K 60p
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