Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S.
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced September 2014
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Telephoto
Typically $398 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$397.99
at Shop Panasonic
- Launch RRP
- $399Best new is 0% under
- Zoom range: 35–100mm, 70–200mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/4–5.6, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 135 g
- Weather sealing: No
- Max magnification: 0.11×, Focuses to 0.90 m
Lumix G Vario 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. overview
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. is a 35–100mm f/4–5.6 zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in September 2014. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits travel. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust, low light without a tripod, and close-ups.
New, it sells for $397.99 to $399.99 at the 3 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock. It launched at $399.
Worth comparing it with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S..
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$399.99
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Things to know
- 35–100mm zoom, f/4–5.6 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom); 70–200mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); optical stabilisation.
- 135 g; 55.5 × 50 mm; 46mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.90 m, up to 0.11× magnification.
- Not weather sealed.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Travel (135 g)
Not the best for
- Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
- Low light without a tripod (f/4 at its widest, though it is stabilised)
- Close-ups (0.11× magnification)
From the Lumix G Vario 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
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| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $397.99 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | — | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
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Used: what it should be worth
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Lumix G Vario 35-100mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 35–100mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 70–200mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/4–5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 12 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.90 m
- Max magnification
- 0.11×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- No
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 135 g
- Diameter × length
- 55.5 × 50 mm
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
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