Panasonic H-ES50200 Professional 50-200mm Camera Lens Owner’s Manual

Panasonic H-ES50200 Professional 50-200mm Camera Lens

Product Information

This product is an interchangeable lens designed for digital cameras. The model number is H-ES50200. It is manufactured by Panasonic Corporation of North America.

Supplied Accessories

• Lens Pouch
• Lens Cap
• Lens Rear Cap
• Lens Hood

Names and Functions of Components

• Lens Surface: The surface of the lens.
• Focus Ring : Rotate to focus when using manual focus (MF).
• Zoom Ring : Rotate to adjust the zoom level.
• [AF/MF] Switch: Switch between Auto Focus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF).
• [O.I.S.] Switch: Enable or disable the Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) when using a tripod.
• Lens Fitting Mark: Mark indicating the correct alignment for attaching the lens.
• Contact Points : Connection points for the lens.
• Lens Mount Rubber: Rubber material on the lens mount.

Specifications

• Overall Length : Approx. 132 mm (5.2 inch)
• Weight: Approx. 655 g (1.444 lb)
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
• Dust-proof and Splash-proof : Yes

Product Usage Instructions

Attaching/Detaching the Lens
To attach the lens, remove the lens rear cap by rotating it in the direction of the arrow. Align the lens fitting mark on the lens with the mark on the camera’s lens mount and rotate the lens until it clicks into place.

Attaching Filters
To attach filters, simply screw them onto the front of the lens.

Attaching the Lens Hood
To attach the lens hood, align the mark on the hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. Rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

Removing the Lens Hood
To remove the lens hood, rotate it in the direction of the arrow while pushing the hood release button on the hood.

Transporting with the Lens Hood Temporarily Attached
To temporarily attach the lens hood in the opposite direction for transportation, align the mark on the hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. Rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

Note: Please refer to the illustrations provided in the user manual for visual guidance on attaching, detaching, and using the lens.

If you have any questions, visit

• USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support
• Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support

Register online at

• http://shop.panasonic.com/support
• (U.S. customers only/
• Pour les États-Unis seulement)
• Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com
• Panasonic Canada Inc.
• 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com
• C Panasonic Corporation 2018
• Printed in Japan

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party
PanasonicCorporation of North America

• Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
• Support Contact
• http://shop.panasonic.com/support

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Information for Your Safety
Keep the unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters, high-voltage lines etc.).

radio transmitters, high-voltage lines etc.).

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
• The lens can be used with a digital camera compatible with the lens mount standard for the “Micro Four ThirdsTM System”.
• It cannot be mounted on the Four ThirdsTM mount specification camera.
• The appearance and specifications of products described in this manual may differ from the actual products you have purchased due to later enhancements.
• Micro Four ThirdsTM and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
• Four ThirdsTM and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
• G MICRO SYSTEM is a lens exchange type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a Micro Four Thirds System standard.
• LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ELMARIT is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. The LEICA DG lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company’s quality standards.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

Precautions

Lens Care

• This lens has a dust-proof and splash-proof construction. When using it, please be careful of the following. If the lens is not working properly, consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
• Please attach the lens to a dust-proof and splashproof digital camera. The lens is not designed to be dust-proof and splash-proof when attached to a digital camera without dust-proofing and splash-proofing.
• When attaching or removing the lens, be careful so that foreign materials such as sand, dust, and water droplets do not adhere to or enter the lens mount rubber, contact points, digital camera and lens.
• This lens is not waterproof and cannot be used to record underwater. For splash-proofing, the lens is constructed to resist the entry of water. If splashes of water etc. do adher  to the lens, wipe after use with a soft dry cloth.
• To improve the dust-proofing and splash-proofing of this lens, a lens mount rubber is used in the mounting portion. After changing the lens a number of times, you may find that the lens mount rubber has marked the mount portion of the digital camera body, which does not affect its performance. For information on changing the lens mount rubber, contact your nearest Service Center.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
• To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens, attach the lens rear cap when the lens is not in use.
• To protect the lens contact points 1, do not place the lens with its mount surface facing down. In addition, do not allow the lens contact points to become dirty. (A See illustration )

About Condensation (Fogging of the Lens)

• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Please be careful, as it may cause the lens to become dirty and lead to mold and malfunctioning.
• If condensation occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the surrounding temperature the condensation will go away naturally.

Supplied Accessories

Product numbers correct as of April 2018.

These may be subject to change.

1. Lens Pouch
2. Lens Cap
3. Lens Rear Cap
4. Lens Hood
   • The lens cap and lens rear cap are attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.

Names and Functions of Components

1. Lens surface

2. Focus ring
   Rotate to focus when taking pictures with manual focus (MF).

3. Zoom ring Rotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large (tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures.

4. [AF/MF] switch This allows you to switch between Auto Focus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF).

   • When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or the setting of the camera is set to [MF], Manual Focus (MF) is enabled. 5 [O.I.S.] switch When the lens is attached to the camera the stabilizer function is set to activate if the O.I.S. switch is set to [ON].
   • We recommend setting the O.I.S. switch to [OFF]

5. when using a tripod.

6. Lens fitting mark

7. Contact points

8. Lens mount rubber

Note

• If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur. After zooming, please perform the focusing again.

• Operational sound may be recorded when Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. If the sound bothers you,we recommendperforming recording with a function such as Manual Focus (MF) to lock the focus. • If you set the

• O.I.S. to [ON] when recording a motion picture, operating sounds may be recorded. If they become bothersome, we recommend setting the O.I.S. switch to [OFF] and mounting the camera on a tripod. D Attaching/Detaching the Lens For information on how to attach and remove the lens, refer to the owner’s manual for your digital camera.

• Before attaching or detaching the lens, check that the digital camera is turned off.

• Before attaching the lens to the digital camera, remove the lens rear cap A by rotating it in the direction of the
  arrow. (See illustration )

• To prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens, be sure to attach the lens cap/lens rear cap after detaching the lens from the digital camera.

Attaching Filters

• If you use two or more filters at the same time, part of a recorded image may darken.
• It is possible to attach the lens cap or the lens hood with the filter already attached.
• It is not possible to attach a conversion lens or adaptor to the lens surface and use it in combination with this lens. Donotattach any items other than filters. Doing so may result in lens damage.

Attaching a Teleconverter

• A teleconverter (DMW-TC14/DMW-TC20) can be attached to this lens. (As of April 2018)
• Refer to our website for the most up-to-date information on compatible teleconverters.
• Do not attach anything other than a compatible teleconverter. Doing so may cause damage to or adversely affect the performance of the lens or teleconverter.

Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory) See illustration )

1. Align the mark B on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
2. Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and then align the mark C on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

Removing the lens hood (See illustration )
Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow while pushing the hood release button D on the lens hood.

Transporting with the lens hood temporarily attached in the opposite direction (See illustration )

1. Align the mark C on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
2. Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

Note

• When taking pictures with the flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the screen may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.

Cautions for Use
Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.

• Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the lens in as it may strongly shock the lens. The camera may stop operating normally and pictures may no longer be recorded. Also, the lens may be damaged.

• When carrying the digital camera with the lens attached, hold both the digital camera and the lens.

• When using pesticides and other volatile substances around the camera make sure that they do not get onto the lens.

• If such substances get onto the lens they can damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.

• Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong light sources.

• This could cause the lens to collect an excessive amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction.
  Avoid using or storing the lens in any of the following locations as this may cause problems in operation or malfunctioning

  • In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
  • In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or where the changes intemperature and humidity are acute
  • In locations with high concentrations of sand, dust or dirt
  • Where there is fire
  • Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
  • Where water may make the unit wet
  • Where there is vibration
  • Inside a vehicle

• Refer also to the owner’s manual of the digital camera.

• When the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica gel). Failureto do so may resultin performance failure causedby mold, etc. Itis recommended that you check the unit’s operation prior touse.

• Do not leave the lens in contact with rubber or plastic products for extended periods of time.

• Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can cause failure of the unit.

• Do not disassemble or alter the unit.

• Do not use while directly touching the lens at low temperatures for a long period of time.

• In cold places (environments below 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski slopes), prolonged direct contact with the metal parts of the lens may cause skin injury. Use gloves or similar when using the lens for long periods.

• Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or exterior cabinet.

• Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the paint to peel. • Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.

• Use a dry, dust-free cloth to remove dirt and dust on the lens mount rubber, zoom ring, or focus ring.

• Do not use a household detergent or a chemically treated cloth.

Troubleshooting

• When I turn on or off the camera or when I shake the lens, I hear a sound, for example a rattling sound.
• A sound is heard from the lens when taking a picture of a bright subject such as when outdoors.
• This is the sound of lens or aperture movement and is not a malfunction.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice. INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA “LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200 mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.”

Focal length

f=50 mm to 200 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 100 mm to 400 mm)
Aperture type
9 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum aperture
F2.8 (Wide) to F4.0 (Tele)
Minimum aperture value
F22
Lens construction
21 elements in 15 groups (2 aspherical lenses,

2 UED lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)

Nano surface coating
Yes
In focus distance
0.75 m (2.46 feet) to ¶

(from the focus distance reference line)

Maximum image magnification
0.25k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.5k)
Optical Image Stabilizer
Available
[O.I.S.] switch
Available (Switching ON/OFF)
[AF/MF] switch
Available (Switching AF/MF)
Mount
“Micro Four Thirds Mount”
Angle of view
24x (Wide) to 6.2x (Tele)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Max. diameter
Ø76 mm (3.0 inch)
Overall length

Approx. 132 mm (5.2 inch) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 655 g (1.444 lb)
Operating temperature
j10 oC to 40 oC (14 oF to 104 oF)
Dust-proof and splash-proof
Yes

References

• Shop Panasonic USA
• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
• Panasonic North America | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow

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