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Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 over Olympus 40-150 f2.8?

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
Jorginho Forum Pro • Posts: 15,370
Sample variation?

Chippy99 wrote:

The Panasonic is a great lens, but do be aware that at the very long end and at f/2.8, it is a bit soft. It's about the only flaw the lens has, but you should be aware of it. If you are planning on using the lens under those conditions, and you are wavering between the Panasonic and Olympus glass, you'd definitely be better off with the Olympus.

I haven't noticed it but I think I have heard about it before. Is this a characteristic or sample variation? Will loop up some reviews, some charts at least should show it.
I think the reach of the Oly as some have noted does come in really handy. With the TC it is actually a whole different lens altogether. Also the attention Oly gave to this lens in buildquality is even better. The lenshood is done so well. If it wasn't for the lack of IBIS, I would have gotten more Oly lenses than I do right now. Overall though, both companies offer a lot of very nice to sometimes exceptional (75 mm 1.8 and 42,5 mm 1.2 in particular) lenses.

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Olympus PEN E-PL5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Olympus E-M1 II Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH +8 more
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