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Pros Pros
  • Excellent sharpness and optical quality
  • Fast and silent autofocus
  • Durable, weather-sealed construction
  • Highly effective optical stabilization
  • Compact and lightweight design
Cons Cons
  • Slow maximum aperture at long focal lengths
  • Challenging zoom ring operation
  • Flare and light-related image issues
  • High price point
  • Inconsistent performance at extreme focal ranges

Launch price Launch price $1,799
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 100-400mm f/4-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds · Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus (0.25x)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Micromotor
Weight & size Weight & size 985g (2 lb 2.7 oz) · 83 x 171.5 mm (3.27 x 6.75 in)

Announcement date Announcement date January 5, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,799
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Micro Four Thirds
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series LEICA DG

Elements Elements 20
Groups Groups 13

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 100mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 400mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 12° - 3.1°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Micromotor
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.25x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Extending barrel

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 985g (2 lb 2.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 83mm (3.27 in)
Length Length 171.5mm (6.75 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 263mm