Panasonic announces the LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S

[trd2970]

Oly 40-150/2.8 for indisputable better IQ. Pana 35-100/2.8 for slight better portability.

thanks, yes the IQ is definitely the selling factor. I should go have a feel of both in the shops to compare portability.

 

[trd2970]

I think the extra 50mm (100mm equiv) at the long end tends to make me think of these two lenses as quite different. Not really comparable in the sense that if you need/want the reach, the 35-100 ain't gonna cut it oly 40-150 / 79.4 x 160.0 mm / 880g If you need the extra reach If you need the TC option If size/weight isn't a problem panny 35-100 / 68.6 x 99.1 mm / 360g If you need OIS If you need something more compact P.S. I own the 35-100, never used the 40-150 but the images from it look really amaaaaaaazing....

good point, and as you mentioned 100mm equivalent is a huge difference. Although no immediate need for 300mm it's still a good to have especially if need to cover some sports.

I'm really impressed by the images from the online reviews.