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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
A preliminary review of the lens: https://www.thephoblographer.com/2023/09/12/panasonic-100-400mm-f4-63-ii-first-impressions/ My favorite quote (bolding is mine) Niels -
PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
Have you tested the sharpness of the lens with and without filter? I have seen some video at one time discouraging use of filters. Otherwise I am like you, I usually like to have the current range available and rarely miss the use of a TC. Use of TC would be the strongest argument for a change... -
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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
The text at DPReview I think answered that question with yes. The rear lens moves away to allow the fit of the TC, but moves into operation location once you zoom in sufficiently. I hope I understand this correctly. Niels -
PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
The corresponding text on DPReview: https://www.dpreview.com/news/5150471758/panasonic-refreshes-35-100mm-f2-8-and-100-400mm-zoom-lenses-for-micro-four-thirds-cameras -
PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
I stand corrected. My original statement should have said only recently making it into the Panasonic cameras. -
PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
Phase detection is part of the AF system in a lot of cameras but is only just making its way into M4/3. In older canon and nikons for example, there was a separate chip that was doing the phase detection, but it was not part of the sensor. That was one huge reason that these cameras sometimes... -
PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii
According to the rumor site, an updated version of this lens which would accept a TC is coming https://www.43rumors.com/first-leaked-image-of-the-new-panasonic-g9ii-has-25mp-sensor-and-two-new-leica-lenses-coming-too/ Niels