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

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Product Overview

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 II Power OIS is a telephoto zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds-mount. It covers the MFT image circle. Introduced by Panasonic in 2017, it has 18 elements in 13 groups.
Photographers will be pleased by the fact that the lens is internally-zooming, meaning that the barrel does not extend when the focal length is changed. This helps balance and weather sealing; it is also great for long-term durability, as there is less chance for moisture and dirt to get in. For incremental weathers, Panasonic is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a telephoto zoom lens with a bright maximum aperture, the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 II Power OIS is well suited for sports and portrait photography. Built-in image stabilization makes the lens easier to use handheld, and can be quite valuable for landscape works.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 86%
Pros
  • Optically stabilized
  • Internal zoom
  • Weather-sealed
  • Good optical performance
Cons

    What external reviewers found

    External score 62%
    Pros
    • Lightweight and compact
    • Compact and splash-proof
    Cons
    • No telephoto companion

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    External Reviews

    dpreview[1]

    Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from dpreview have found:
    Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 OIS is Panasonic's first premium zoom lens for a mirrorless system. The lens is designed with movie shooting in mind, with a linear stepper motor for near-silent autofocus, and Panasonic's video-optimised 'Power OIS' stabilization system.
    Pros
    • Lightweight and compact
    • Compact and splash-proof
    Cons
    • No telephoto companion

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    References

    1. ^ Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 Power OIS Preview. [dpreview].

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