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    Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150 mm f/ 3.5-5.6 Asph
    Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150 mm f/ 3.5-5.6 Asph

    Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150 mm f/ 3.5-5.6 Asph

    14–150mm · f/3.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. is a premium 10.7x zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs, offering a 28-300mm equivalent range. Optically, it uses four aspherical elements and an ED lens to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration, though it suffers from the depth-of-field disadvantage of the 4/3 system. Build quality is very good with a metal barrel and smooth rings, but zoom creeping and dust collection on rubber rings are noted. It features Panasonic's Mega O.I.S. and a silent XSM autofocus motor. Best suited for photographers seeking a versatile, high-quality all-in-one zoom for travel or general use, despite its high price.