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

Panasonic Lumix G X VARIO 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS - Review / Test Report

Micro-Four-Thirds (MFT) may offer the most extensive mirrorless lens system but even so it has one significant shortcoming - professional-grade MFT tele-zoom lenses are rare. Very rare. Essentially, ambitious users have the choice between ... well ...

Excellent M43 zoom

Tack sharp, fast, constant aperture, constant physical length throughout the zoom range, very small for its specs, effective in-lens IS, even with an Oly OM-10. This is an amazing lens.

REVIEW: Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 Asph OIS Lens Review

Handling and features Covering angles of view equivalent to the popular 70-200mm range on a 35mm camera, this lens boasts a constant fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, internal focusing and zoom, optical stabilisation and a nano surface lens coating to help suppress the effects of flare.

Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER OIS LUMIX G X VARIO HD review by asulea

Sharp edge to edge at any focal length, very fast autofocus, excellent contrast and colors, small and light-weight. The lens has internal focus and zoom (not change its size). I use the lens on Olympus OMD E-M1 and the results is real profesional.

ligth-weight; very sharp; fast autofocus; excellent contrast & colors; OIS,etc

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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 Power OIS Preview

70-200mm-equivalent focal length; constant F2.8 maximum aperture; 'Power OIS' optical image stabilization; Dust- and splash-proof design; Nano surface coating for suppression of flare and ghosting; 'HD' designation - near silent operation during video shooting; Micro Four Thirds mount for Panasonic and Olympus cameras ;

70-200mm-equivalent focal length; constant F2.8 maximum aperture; 'Power OIS' optical image stabilization; Dust- and splash-proof design; Nano surface coating for suppression of flare and ghosting; 'HD' designation - near silent operation during video shooting; Micro Four Thirds mount for Panasonic and Olympus cameras ;