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

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
Bobby J Veteran Member • Posts: 5,191
Re: Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 over Olympus 40-150 f2.8?
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I own both lenses and I concur with your observations.  I think the bokeh of the 40x150 leaves a lot to be desired in certain situations.  If you are close to the subject the bokeh is OK.  If you are a bit further away you can get "double lines" in the bokeh.  My 50x200 SWD 4:3 lens had the same problem.  Both are excellent lenses otherwise.

My tiny little 35x100 Panasonic is amazing.  It is every bit as sharp as my Oly 40x150, maybe even better.  Bokeh has never been a problem.  Only girpe I have on this lens is that it has poor close focus ability which is rare in this modern era of zoom lenses.  Otherwise it is supburb.

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