Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 ASPH. Review
The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 ASPH. ($1,499.99 direct)($741.67 at Amazon UK) is pro-level zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It covers a 70-200mm field of view in terms of full-frame 35mm photography, equaling the classic range that is the go-to lens for many a wedding and event photographer. Panasonic's take on the design isn't perfect—the edges could be a bit sharper—but it's optically stabilized and compact. It's pricey, but if you're a Micro Four Thirds shooter and are looking for a lens of this type, it's the best option on the market at this time. Olympus plans to release a 40-150mm f/2.8 zoom as part of its line of pro-grade lenses late next year, but based on the prototype it's a much larger lens, and no details have been revealed about pricing.
The lens measures just 3.9 by 2.7 inches (HD), weighs 12.7 ounces, and uses the same 58mm filters as its wide-angle sibling, the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH.($741.67 at Amazon UK). It's an internal zoom design...
The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 ASPH. is a wide-aperture telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras, but its performance suffers at the edges of the frame.
Optical stabilization; Maximum f/2.8 aperture; Useful zoom range; Compact; Internal zoom design; No noticeable distortion; Protected from dust and moisture
Some edge softness; Pricey