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

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
jim stirling
jim stirling Veteran Member • Posts: 7,356
Re: Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 over Olympus 40-150 f2.8?
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pxchoi wrote:

I think the Olympus 40-150 looks great on paper but after looking at the sample images, I'm not sure if I'm convinced. In my personal opinion, I feel like the out of focus areas in the Panasonic lens is far better than the Olympus. In certain situation, the out of focus blur just looks terrible.

The extra reach would be nice, but the Panasonic lens is so much smaller.

Am I crazy to think that the Panasonic is the better lens here? - if you don't need the extra range.

The Panasonic suits my needs better and it is a very good performer . I seldom shoot above 200mm { equivelent FF AOV} so the extra weight bulk and expense makes the Oly less appealing to me though it is also a great lens no doubt about it.

The 35-100mm F/2.8 is small enough to carry around in your bag and covers the range I need , the 40-150 mm F/2.8 is drifting towards the "specialist " category for me a lens I would only take if I was specifically shooting certain subjects .

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