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

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
Robiro Veteran Member • Posts: 6,813
Re: Good thread, thanks OP and Contributers!

Wallybipster wrote:

I'm sure the 35-100 provides better sharpness and contrast across the overlapping ranges than the small 40-150, but I'm curious if users of the Panny lens feel they could crop out to 150 or so without a terrible penalty.

Pana 35-100mm f2.8 provides extraordinarily sharp images at 100mm f4.

Oly 40-150mm f4-5.6 is truly a no match.

Have a look (click sharpness):

Pana: http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Panasonic/Panasonic-LUMIX-G-X-VARIO-35-100mm-F28-POWER-OIS-mounted-on-Olympus-PEN-E-P5---Measurements__883

Oly: http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Olympus/Olympus-MZUIKO-DIGITAL-ED-40-150mm-40-56-mounted-on-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10---Measurements__937

So, cropping Pana to get Oly's reach might be feasible.

 Robiro's gear list:Robiro's gear list
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 Olympus 40-150mm F2.8 Pro Sigma 30mm F1.4 for Micro Four Thirds Olympus 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
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