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...

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 ;

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

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.

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

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.

Excellent quality, both optically and build. Small fraction of the size and weight of the equivalent for a full frame camera. There is no current competative product at this quality, size & weight.

Very good material, but the lens is better... Is very clear the photos are really amazing. It was a very good quality/price buy.

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 ...

I have been testing this lens for a few days on my Lumix G5 and have found it doesn't take badly shot photos or videos and magically transform them into masterpieces!, but when you take very good photos and video they looks amazing!