Examples from the PL50-200mm

After I waxed lyrically about it, readers may well have expected a review from me by now of my "recently"-purchased Panasonic Leica f/2.8-4 50-200mm telephoto lens, and I do indeed plan to write one in time.

However, I don't seem to be able to find the time to get in front of the keyboard for an extended period. So rather than leave you with nothing, instead I'll provide you with some example shots which I hope provide you with some insight into just how well the lens performs. Some of the images are with the 1.4 teleconverter, which I'll note in the information.
I'm heading to Duxford for Flying Legends in a week's time, so will be able to show some images other than nature.

Hopefully I'll be able to provide you with a more comprehensive delve into the lens next time I update the site. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these...

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4

ISO200, f/4.5, 1/1600 sec, 200mm

ISO200, f/4, 1/250 sec, 200mm

ISO200, f/5, 1/160 sec, 200mm

ISO2000, f/4.5, 1/400 sec, 168mm

ISO800, f/11, 1/80 sec, 73mm + Raynox 150 macro adapter + tripod

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 + 1.4 Teleconverter

ISO640, f/6.3, 1/320 sec, 237mm

ISO200, f/6.3, 1/320 sec, 210mm

ISO200, f/6.3, 1/1250 sec, 280mm (cropped)

ISO200, f/7.1, 1/8000 sec, 172mm

ISO400, f/6.3, 1/320 sec, 280mm

ISO200, f/6.3, 1/500 sec, 237mm

ISO1600, f/5.6, 1/250 sec, 280mm

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