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product_id: 48397598
title: "Panasonic LUMIX H-RS100400E 100-400 mm LEICA DG Vario-Elmar Lens - Black"
brand: "panasonic"
price: "KSh584567"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 13
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# 4K video compatible 200-800mm ultra-zoom range Splash & dustproof durability Panasonic LUMIX H-RS100400E 100-400 mm LEICA DG Vario-Elmar Lens - Black

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** KSh584567
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 Zoom into greatness with Leica-grade clarity and unstoppable versatility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Panasonic LUMIX H-RS100400E 100-400 mm LEICA DG Vario-Elmar Lens - Black by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** KSh584567 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cinema-Grade 4K Ready:** Shoot stunning 4K videos with fast, silent autofocus that keeps every frame razor-sharp.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Splash and dustproof design means your lens is ready for any adventure, rain or shine.
- • **Epic Reach, Zero Compromise:** Experience a massive 200-800mm equivalent zoom that captures distant details with Leica precision.
- • **Steady Shots, Even Handheld:** Power O.I.S. image stabilization lets you capture crisp images at extreme zoom without a tripod.
- • **Precision Zoom & Focus Control:** Manual zoom mode offers close-up focus for perfect framing, elevating your creative control.

## Overview

The Panasonic LUMIX H-RS100400E is a premium Leica DG Vario-Elmar telephoto zoom lens offering an impressive 100-400mm focal length (200-800mm equivalent). Designed for professionals and enthusiasts, it features splash/dustproof construction, Power O.I.S. stabilization, and fast, silent autofocus optimized for 4K video. Its robust build and advanced optics deliver sharp, high-quality images even at extreme zoom ranges, making it a must-have for capturing distant subjects with precision and style.

## Description

Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm, f4.0-6.3 ASPH, Power OIS

Review: Quality lens - This lens bears the Leica label and because of this I tend to assume the quality of the image is optimal. In initial use I am happy with the results. The build seems solid and useful tripod mounts are provided although with the image stabilisation good results can be achieved at extreme range when handheld. I am very happy with this lens.
Review: Better than other reviews suggested - This lens is excellent. There are lab reports and professional reviews on the net that tell you that. I had 2 concerns from other reviews that proved groundless. On my Panasonic camera it focuses very well. The other concern was stiffness of zoom function. At first I thought this was true until I realised it is supplied with the zoom lock on. It is a brake rather than a lock and makes it very stiff, fine when you release it. One further benefit I found which exceeded my expectation was the manual zoom. When you select it the lens zooms in very close to let you focus precisely and zooms out for the shot when the shutter is partially depressed. Clearly this lens is a significant investment, but it does at least what I expected and a bit more.

## Features

- High-Quality LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR Lens Based on LEICA Camera AG's Strict Quality Standards
- Overwhelming Increase in Close Up Capability 200-800mm Ultra-Zoom*, Splash/Dustproof Protection
- 4K Video Compatibility Fast, Accurate Focusing and Silent Operation
- 240fps AF Drive Linear Motor. Maximum diameter: 83mm

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01AAGIS9S |
| Best Sellers Rank | 152,137 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 2,032 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Camera Lens | The Panasonic H-RS100400E is a versatile telephoto zoom lens, offering a focal length range of 100-400mm (200-800mm equivalent in 35mm format) with a constant aperture range of f/4-6.3. It features Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) to minimize camera shake, ensuring sharp images even in low-light conditions. The lens is constructed with aspherical elements and features Panasonic's Nano Cr… |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (135) |
| Date First Available | 5 Jan. 2016 |
| Focus type | AF/MF |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Included components | Lens, Lens front cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood, Lens storage bag |
| Item Weight | 985 Grams |
| Item model number | H-RS100400E |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 800 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 400 Millimeters |
| Min Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 83 Millimetres |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 31.5 x 14.7 x 14.6 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 1.59 Kilograms |
| Part number | H-RS100400E |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 72 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Micro Four Thirds |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 17.1 x 7.2 x 7.2 centimetres |
| Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Compatible mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Focal length description:** 400 millimeters
- **Focus type:** AF/MF
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Lens type:** Telephoto
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 800 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 400 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 100 Millimeters

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have an Olympus om-d e-m1 with built in stabilisation, do I need to turn off the lens stabilisation and can I do so?**
A: The best results with this lens on an Olympus body will be with the camera stabilization off and the lens OIS switched on

**Q: Is there a larger lens than this that will work with a dmcg7?**
A: I bought a 2nd hand 500mm Tamron SP2 mirror lens, and an m4/3 adapter for about £100 total. It works well *but* no AF (maybe that's obvious!) and depth of field is very tight. But that is part of the joys of super telephoto work! And I use a DMC-G7. Hope that helps.

**Q: ! understand that this lens is also good at macro; is it?**
A: It is not a proper macro lens but it has very close focus and is great for photographing butterflies etc. I guess by using an extension tube you could reduce the closest focus considerably though I have not tried this myself. It is a superb zoom lens and sharp at widest aperture.

**Q: Is this lens compatible with my lumix dmc g1 camera?**
A: It has the micro four thirds lens mount, so should be ok .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality lens
*by D***C on 14 June 2020*

This lens bears the Leica label and because of this I tend to assume the quality of the image is optimal. In initial use I am happy with the results. The build seems solid and useful tripod mounts are provided although with the image stabilisation good results can be achieved at extreme range when handheld. I am very happy with this lens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than other reviews suggested
*by M***E on 7 March 2017*

This lens is excellent. There are lab reports and professional reviews on the net that tell you that. I had 2 concerns from other reviews that proved groundless. On my Panasonic camera it focuses very well. The other concern was stiffness of zoom function. At first I thought this was true until I realised it is supplied with the zoom lock on. It is a brake rather than a lock and makes it very stiff, fine when you release it. One further benefit I found which exceeded my expectation was the manual zoom. When you select it the lens zooms in very close to let you focus precisely and zooms out for the shot when the shutter is partially depressed. Clearly this lens is a significant investment, but it does at least what I expected and a bit more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent zoom
*by C***P on 15 May 2017*

Very sharp lens, with excellent zoom range, just a little soft at 400mm. Easy to hand hold with GH5 at slow shutter speeds.

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