Panasonic Leica 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario-Elmar MEGA O.I.S.
Announced March 7, 2007
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Panasonic Leica 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario-Elmar MEGA O.I.S. offers a versatile, compact zoom range that functions as a reliable all-in-one choice for Four Thirds photographers. Although it commands a high price, the lens delivers solid optical performance with minimal vignetting and chromatic aberration.
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Early scores
Pros
- Strong optical performance with controlled aberrations and minimal vignetting
- Compact and portable physical design
- Durable metal and high-quality build
- Smooth manual focus and zoom operation
- Dedicated aperture ring and full-time manual focus capability
Cons
- Tendency for zoom creep and mechanical friction
- Inaccurate focal length indications and potential contrast loss with backlighting
- Ergonomic interference with camera housing and dust-collecting rubber rings
- Limited effectiveness of image stabilization
- Launch price $1,449 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6
- Mount & coverage Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
- Stabilization Optical IS
- Filter thread 72mm
- Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
- Weight & size 520g (1 lb 2.3 oz) · 78.5 x 90.4 mm (3.09 x 3.56 in)
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All-in-all the best of the breed within the "super" zoom lens class at this stage and as such possibly also worth the very high price!
- Photo Review 8.5/10
A high-quality extended zoom lens for Four Thirds System DSLRs. Panasonic’s new Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm lens was announced at the end of August 2007 but has only recently become available locally.
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