According to the rumor site, an updated version of this lens which would accept a TC is coming
Niels
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PanaLaica 100-400 mk ii (1 Viewer)
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Seems Panasonic might just be about to release a setup that might address the only drawbacks of my current one - this could get expensive!!
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 needed to be corrected for front or back focus.
On recent mirrorless cameras, the sensor also is doing the phase detection, and that is what now makes its way to the Pana G9-ii. By having sensor and focusing integrated, there should not be much reason for thinking about back or front focusing issues. For the G9, the expectation is that the addition of phase detection can lead to improved tracking.
Niels
On recent mirrorless cameras, the sensor also is doing the phase detection, and that is what now makes its way to the Pana G9-ii. By having sensor and focusing integrated, there should not be much reason for thinking about back or front focusing issues. For the G9, the expectation is that the addition of phase detection can lead to improved tracking.
Niels
MelospizaMelodiaFan
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Olympus has had phase detection focusing since the original OM-D E-M1, which came out in 2013.
I stand corrected. My original statement should have said only recently making it into the Panasonic cameras.
MelospizaMelodiaFan
I photograph birds
Does the ability to take TCs mean it is a new optical design?
What other upgrades are there?
What other upgrades are there?
Below is a link to the description of the new lens at B&H photo. Claims it has enhanced macro capabilities, but I'm not sure how it does that because the minimum focusing distance looks like it's about the same. But if the claims about macro capabilities are accurate, I might be tempted. (Listed specs are inconsistent with text--specs say .25x macro and text says .5x.) Also says it now has a focus limiter switch--but the initial design already has one. Also claims it is 1 cm shorter.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod..._leica_dg_vario_elmar_100_400mm.html/overview
The corresponding text on DPReview:
www.dpreview.com
Panasonic refreshes 35-100mm F2.8 and 100-400mm zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras
Panasonic's 3rd generation 35-100mm F2.8 Micro Four Third lens gains Leica certification, while the Mark II version of the 100-400mm supertelephoto now works with teleconverters.
www.dpreview.com
What they write still makes no sense. The limiter switch is not new--despite the claim of it being a new feature; the photo shows the one already on the previous 100-400mm. No explanation of where the increased macro capabilities come from--is it magic?The corresponding text on DPReview:
Panasonic refreshes 35-100mm F2.8 and 100-400mm zoom lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras
Panasonic's 3rd generation 35-100mm F2.8 Micro Four Third lens gains Leica certification, while the Mark II version of the 100-400mm supertelephoto now works with teleconverters.
This is the new switch…..
Think I need to know the lens can collapse fully with a TC before I get interested - I am not totally sure from what I read, I know it operates at 210+ but it sys you don’t have to take it off I think, which would be good if so.
Thanks. That is new; but doesn't look like a limiter switch. The limiter switch is still at the bottom right corner.
Yeah I’m not sure of it’s function!?
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
NoSpringChicken
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Possible; but the old one would be out of view at the angle in the photo, so might still be there. And the old one said "Power OIS"--not just on/off.
