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Leica 100-400 resolution (lenstip) - sundial267 - 08-22-2016
My 2Cents. I like to hike local trails in Pennsylvania and ride a bike along the NJ shore and combine both with photography. So, for me, weight and size of the gear are critical. I had a Canon 5Dmk2 and a Canon 100-400mm L series but it was just too much to carry as I got older. I currently have two M43 cameras (Pana GX8 and Oly EM1) and my preferred carry tele lens is the Panasonic 100-400mm lens. The first Pana 100-400 had to be returned because it was not sharp. The second one is crystal clear and pinpoint sharp. I mainly shoot birds stationary and in flight and have no problems with the AF-C, speed or accuracy of the Pana 100-400 on the GX8. It is IMHO, every bit as good as was my Canon 5Dmk2 and the Canon 100-400 lens but it far less weight to carry. To put this in context I also have a Nikon D810 and several lenses that I use for landscape photography, but it is a load to carry around, and works best when I am driving in the car. However, must admit, I do love those big sharp image files that it generates. So to return to my main point, M43 equipment is perfect for someone my age who likes to walk and ride a bike because it is all about size and weight traded against image file size.
Leica 100-400 resolution (lenstip) - nandadevieast - 02-04-2017
Experts,
Can you explain to me the DOF characteristics of this lens vs a vis Canon 100-400 ii ?
Both are similar lenses, being 100-400mm in full frane terms, so the DOF and background blur should be similar?
Leica 100-400 resolution (lenstip) - Brightcolours - 02-04-2017
You want to compare DOF of 400mm with DOF of 800mm (equivalent)? What use does that have for you, exactly?
Leica 100-400 resolution (lenstip) - thxbb12 - 02-04-2017
Quote:Experts,
Can you explain to me the DOF characteristics of this lens vs a vis Canon 100-400 ii ?
Both are similar lenses, being 100-400mm in full frane terms, so the DOF and background blur should be similar?
In terms of field of view and aperture, the Panansonic 100-400 f4-6.3 on MFT is equivalent to a 200-800 f8-12.6 lens on a full frame system (which of course doesn't exist).
Leica 100-400 resolution (lenstip) - nandadevieast - 02-06-2017
Thanks
Leica 100-400 resolution (lenstip) - nandadevieast - 02-07-2017
@klaus, will you review this lens?