Incorporating Dual I.S. 2 with up to seven stops of stabilization, the lens enables sharp handheld images even at 500mm. A dual-phase linear motor drives rapid, precise autofocus, while focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control deliver uncompromising video performance. Featuring dust, splash, and freeze-resistant construction, this ultra-telephoto zoom ensures reliable performance in challenging environments.
Ultra-Telephoto Optics
- 100 to 500mm zoom range for wildlife, motorsports, and distant landscapes
- f/5 to f/40 aperture for diverse lighting conditions and pinpoint depth control
- Dual-phase linear motor provides fast, accurate, and silent autofocus
- Seven-stop Dual I.S. 2 optical image stabilization for handheld shooting
- Minimum focusing distance of 2.6' at 100mm and 4.9' at 500mm
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm forms beautiful circular bokeh
Practical Design
- Compact build at 7.7" in length and weighing 2.8 lb for enhanced mobility
- Front manual focus ring can be user-assigned to control other camera functions
- Removable, rotating tripod mount for quick orientation changes
- Built-in smooth/tight ring controls the level of resistance when zooming
- Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant construction with fluorine lens coating
- Native Leica L-mount and 82mm front filter thread
