Panasonic announced its Lumix G X VARIO 35-100mm f/2.8 / POWER O.I.S. lens in mid-September 2012 as a 'companion' to the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH lens, which was released earlier in the year. Like the 12-35mm lens, it is splash- and dust-resistant.

Superb lens, images are sharp, nice contrast and colour. My favourite Canon lens was the 70-200 f2.8 L IS; this lens is a great match at equivalent focal length. Have printed images from lens at A3 - no issues that I can detect. Nice and light and complete zoom is within the barrel. Terrific lens.

Consistent Output; Durable; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Weather sealed

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.

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification 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...

Excellent sharpness; Low distortion; Weather sealed build; Fast focusing; Constant f/2.8 aperture; Effective image stabilisation; Compact size for a telephoto zoom

Sharpness towards the edges of the frame could be better (although perfectly adequate for most purposes

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 ;

The LUMIX G VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 is the best telephoto zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system. It offers a classic 35mm focal range with a fast maximum aperture in a relatively tiny and lightweight package, backed-up by excellent image quality throughout the focal range.Also on offer are the best...