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

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
DLBlack Forum Pro • Posts: 15,865
Re: If you hike at all it's a no brainer
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I am a hiker and I own both the Panasonic 35-100 F2.8 and the Olympus 40-150 F2.8.  When I am out on a photo-hike I have the 40-150 F2.8 with me for its more versatility (extra reach and closer focusing).  I just never know when I will need the extra reach to isolate a subject in a landscape photo or a wild animal.  Taking the 40-150 F2.8 saves me weight since I am saved from bringing along the 75-300 lens for those extra reach times.  When I am in town out to dinner and around town and absolutely know I don't need the extra reach I will pack the 35-100 F2.8 since I do love its size.

Anyhow, it is nice to have the choice  of these two excellent lenses.  Each person has their own style and having tow companies gives one a better selection of lenses.

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