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Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 vs Olympus 40-150 f2.8

Started Apr 20, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Re: Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 vs Olympus 40-150 f2.8
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You nailed the comparison  of these two excellent lenses.

I own both.  I got the Panasonic  35-100 f2.8 before the Olympus 40-159 f2.8 was released.  I used the Panasonic a bunch but found it a little short for nature and wildlife.  For when the reach was not enough I will use the Olympus 75-300 lens.  The image quality of the Panasonic is noticeably better than the 75-300.

Anyhow I got the Olympus 40-150 f2.8 and the 1.4x TC when it was released.   For my use landscspes and wildlife I like the Olympus 40-150 f2.8 a lot better than the Panasonic 35-100 f2.8.  Also with the 1.4x TC I have enough reach that I didn't have to carry the 75-300 any more.   So my kit became a little lighter.

It seems like every time I tried to go small by taking the Panasonic  I end but missing the extra length of the Olympus.

Anyhow, you can not go wrong with either of these  two lenses.  It basically comes down what is more important for you between smaller size or extra reach.

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