Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S.
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced February 2018
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Telephoto
- Super-telephoto
Typically $1,498–$1,840 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$1,799.99
at Shop Panasonic8% above its 30-day average
- Used from
- $1,149.99 at Precision Camera36% under new
- Used, typically
- $1,149.99
- Launch RRP
- $1,699.99Best new is 6% over
- Zoom range: 50–200mm, 100–400mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/2.8–4, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Linear motor
- Weight: 655 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.25×, Focuses to 0.75 m
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S. overview
The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S. is a 50–200mm f/2.8–4 zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in February 2018. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits, wildlife and sport, and travel.
New, it sells for $1,799.99 in the United States (Shop Panasonic); used and refurbished copies start at $1,149.99. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $1,498 to $1,840 new. It launched at $1,699.99.
Worth comparing it with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO, OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO and OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO.
Where to buy the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S. in United States
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Precision CameraLowest used
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · MFT version
$1,149.99
Shop PanasonicBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +6%
$1,799.99
5% off
$1,899.99Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +6%
$1,799.99
Glazer's Camera
NewLow stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +6%
$1,799.99
5% off
$1,899.99
Precision Camera
UsedOut of stock
EX · Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above typical used price
$1,249.99
Beach Camera
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Free 2 Day Shipping
$1,497.99
11% off
$1,699.99Camera West
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +12%
$1,899.99
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Things to know
- 50–200mm zoom, f/2.8–4 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom); 100–400mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (Linear motor motor); optical stabilisation.
- 655 g; 76 × 132 mm; 67mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.75 m, up to 0.25× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $1,149.99 in United States (asking prices over 20 days); today from $1,149.99.
Good for
- Portraits (100–135mm-equivalent reach at f/2.8–4)
- Wildlife and sport (400mm-equivalent reach)
- Travel (4× zoom range)
From the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 3% 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 | $1,799.99 | $1,149.99 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$2,699≈ $1,854 | — |
| 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
$1,149.99
Usually $1,149.99 to $1,149.99 · 20 days, 20 listings
Cheapest used today
$1,149.99
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $1,149.99 | $1,149.99 | $1,149.99 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $1,149.99 | $1,149.99 | $1,149.99 | 14 |
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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OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
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- 100–400mm eq.
- Stabilised
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
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- Weather sealed
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
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- Stabilised
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More Micro Four Thirds lenses like it
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 · 2019
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II · 2015
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II · 2013
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II · 2025
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO · 2017
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25X IS PRO · 2020
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO · 2016
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO · 2016
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 50–200mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 100–400mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8–4
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.75 m
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Linear motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- Yes
Size & weight
- Weight
- 655 g
- Diameter × length
- 76 × 132 mm
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Cameras it fits
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PEN
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2026
- IBIS
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- IBIS
- 4K 30p
OM System
OM-3
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
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Lumix GH7
Micro Four Thirds · 25.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 5.8K video
OM System
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- IBIS
- 4K 60p
Panasonic
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Micro Four Thirds · 20.3 MP · 2023
- 4K 30p
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