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PANASONIC LUMIX G X VARIO LENS, 35-100MM, F2.8 ASPH., PROFESSIONAL MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS35100 (2012 Model - USA BLACK)
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Brand | Panasonic |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Lens Description | 35-100mm f2.8 |
Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
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- F2.8 Constant Aperture Across Entire Zoom Range
- Micro Four Thirds mount
- Power O.I.S.
- Splash and Dustproof Sealed Body.
- HD Video Support
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Image stabilization | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Auto focus | 4.5 | 4.9 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Picture quality | 5.0 | — | — | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
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lens type | Standard | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Telephoto | Standard |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Stepper motor | Auto Focus | automatic | Automatic Only, Manual Only | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 35 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 45 millimeters | 25 millimeters |
max focal length | 100 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 35 millimeters | — | — | 25 millimeters |
fixed focal length | — | 9 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 25 millimeters |
model name | H-HS35100 | H-X09 | H-ES12035 | m.zuiko | Lumix G | H-H025K |
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Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 2.64 x 2.64 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.7 ounces |
ASIN | B009CNILX4 |
Item model number | H-HS35100 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #465 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 26, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
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35-100mm
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Panasonic H-HS35100 35-100mm Telephoto Zoom Lens for G-Series Lumix Cameras
Designed to be the World's Smallest and Lightest* Full-range F2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens
The H-HS35100 full range F2.8 telephoto lens can focus on a wide range of available light and studio subjects.(View Larger)
The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO camera lens represents the next natural step in design and build for digital interchangeable zoom lenses. A first for the LUMIX G Series, the G VARIO constant with F2.8 zoom is suitable for professionals and enthusiasts alike. You can focus on a wide range of scenes from dynamic landscapes to intense sports action. Panasonic's long time collaboration with LEICA inspired an exclusive X Series design. With the X Series Lenses, LUMIX blends its own unique mix of broadcast video and advanced mirrorless camera technologies into a premium lens line. Featuring professional grade aperture in a compact body, use it in your professional studio photography. It also protects against nature's elements, countering moisture and dust with its rubber ring around the lens mount.
Professional Grade Glass for your Viewing and Focus Creativity
The H-HS35100 Zoom Lens is comprised of 18 elements featuring high contrast resolution across the entire range(View Larger)
The LUMIX G X VARIO interchangeable lens system is comprised of 18 elements in 13 groups. Featuring high contrast and resolution within the entire zoom range - the X VARIO lens highlights intricate details that command your attention lending a true-to-life portrait perspective in almost any scene. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractive smooth defocus effect for those out-of-focus areas. Mount it on any LUMIX G body and delight in high-speed Contrast Auto Focus.
Power O.I.S. Minimizes Blur and Enhances Images
Power O.I.S. strengthens the correction of low-frequency hand-shake vibration(View Larger)
By integrating POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer), movement, whether slow or fast, is accounted for making your job easier to shoot in those low-lit situations at night or even indoors at a get-together. By adopting an inner focus system, driven by a stepping-in-motion motor, the lens' superior design provides smooth and near-silent focusing action that is ideal for both picture and video recording. By adding Panasonic's unique Nano Surface Coating technology, reflections in the entire visual range are minimized giving you a dramatic reduction in glares and flares.
Constructed to be Light and Durable for your Photo Expeditions
Outstanding compact and light-weight design offers the same level of performance as larger zoom lenses(View Larger)
This interchangeable lens boasts about how light and compact it really is. As you travel, this zoom lens results in extreme mobility for your busy, on-the-go tour days and travel expeditions. It also protects against nature's elements, countering moisture and dust with its rubber ring around the lens mount. It is ideal for outdoor photography enthusiasts. And a highly reliable metal mount assures long periods of use. Have fun and travel light.
Minimized Chromatic Distortion of Subjects at a Distance
UED and ED lens technology minimize chromatic distortion at distances up to 40M(Click for More Information)
The H-HS35100's UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and 2 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses minimize chromatic aberration and distortion while the UHR (Ultra High Refractive) lens realizes high descriptive performance from corner to corner to keep our images true-to-life clear at distances up to 40 meters.
Nano Surface Coating Reduces Reflection
The Panasonic H-HS35100 Lens features Nano Surface Coating technology to reduce reflection(View Larger)
With Panasonic's unique Nano Surface Coating technology, reflections in the entire visual range (380nm-780nm) are minimized giving you a dramatic reduction in glares, flares and ghosting. The result? Unbelievably clear, professional pictures whose superior clarity tells more than a thousand words.
Lens Compatible with All Panasonic LUMIX G Series and Micro 4/3 Cameras
DMC-GH3K Body OnlyPanasonic LUMIX DMC-GH3 16.05 MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 3-Inch OLEDDMC-G5K Body Only
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G5 16 MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 3-Inch LCDDMC-GH2K Body Only
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH2 16.05 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens CameraDMC-GX1KK
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 16 MP Micro 4/3 Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD Touch Screen; Black, 14-42mm Kit
DMC-G3KW, DMC-G3KBODY, DMC-G3KK, DMC-GH2HK, DMC-GX1KBODY,DMC-GX1SBODY, DMC-GX1XK, DMC-GX1KS, DMC-GX1XS, DMC-GF5XR, DMC-GF5XK, DMC-GF5XW, DMC-GF5KW, PDMC-GF5KK,DMC-GF5KR, DMC-GF3CT, DMC-GF3KR, DMC-GF3KBODY, DMC-GF3XK, DMC-GF3CR, DMC-GF3KW, DMC-GF3KT, DMC-GF3CW,DMC-GF3CK, DMC-GF3KK, DMC-GF2CS, DMC-GF2KK, DMC-GF2CK,DMC-GF2CW, DMC-GF2KS, DMC-GF2CR
Lens Comparison Chart
LUMIX G X VARIO
H-HS35100
LUMIX G X VARIO
H-HS12035
LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR
L-RS014150
LUMIX G VARIO HD
H-VS014140
LUMIX G
H-H020Lens Construction18 elements in 13 groups (2 ED lenses,1 UED lens) 14 elements in 9 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens) 15 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens) 17 elements in 13 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses) 7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lenses)Nano Surface CoatingYesYesn/aNo (Multi-coated)No (Multi-coated)MountMicro Four Thirds MountMicro Four Thirds MountFull Four Thirds MountMicro Four Thirds MountMicro Four Thirds MountOptical Image StabilizerPOWER O.I.S.POWER O.I.S.MEGA O.I.S.MEGA O.I.S.NoFocal Length f=35-100mm (35mm camera equivalent 70-200mm)f=12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm)f=14-150mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-300mm)f=14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-280mm)f=20mm (35mm camera equivalent 40mm)Aperture Type 7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm 7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragmMaximum ApertureF2.8F2.8F3.5-5.6F4.0-5.8 F1.7Minimum ApertureF22 F22 F22 F22 F16Closest Focusing Distance 0.85m / 2.8 ft0.25m / 0.82 ft0.50m / 19.7 in at all Focal Lengths0.50m / 1.64 ft at all focal lengths0.2m / 0.66 ftDiagonal Angle of View34°(W) to 12°(T)84°(W) to 34°(T)75°(W) ~ 8.2°(T)75°(W) ~ 8.8°(T) 57°Filter Size58mm / 2.3 in58mm / 2.3 in72mm70mm / 2.76 in46mm / 1.81 inMax. Diameter Approx. 67.4mm / 2.7 in67.6mm / 2.7 in78.5mm / 3.09 in70mm / 2.76 in 63mm / 2.48 inOverall Length Approx. 99.9mm / 3.9 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)Approx. 73.8mm / 2.9 in (from the top of the lens hood to the base side of the lens mount)3.56 inApprox. 84mm / 3.31 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)Approx. 25.5mm / 1.00 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)Weight Approx. 360g / 12.7oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap, lens hood)Approx. 305g / 10.8oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)1.18 lbsApprox. 460g / 16.23oz3.53 ozStandard AccessoriesLens front cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood, Lens storage bagLens cap, Lens hood, Lens rear cap, Lens storage bagLens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage BagLens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage BagLens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag* As of September 17, 2012, as a digital interchangeable lens of 70-200mm F2.8 (35mm camera equiv.).
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Customers like the quality, image quality, sharpness, autofocus, and size of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's a professional quality zoom lens, it focuses fast and quietly, and it'll work great in low light conditions. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a very good lens, with excellent build quality. The lens is able to produce high-quality images, even at 4K resolution.
"...The images, even at 4K, are terrific and the f/2.8 aperture holds true throughout its zoom range...." Read more
"...It certainly doesn't feel "cheap", even if it doesn't feel like a tank - and to be quite honest, when the main benefit of the micro-4/3rds system is..." Read more
"...If you require a fast, compact, professional quality zoom lens, this is a great choice for the u4/3 system." Read more
"...difference with its APS-C analog 70-200mm f 2.8 this is an absolutely amazing lens that does not extends...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces very sharp images with pleasing bokeh. The lens exhibits excellent color and rich contrast. Customers also say that the lens is a magnificent piece of glass. They use it for video and occasional stills, and mention that the resolution is excellent.
"...range (best results from f5.6-8.0), light, small for a tele 2.8, contrasty, low profile and a fast lens...." Read more
"...Nonetheless, the lens exhibits a fairly pleasing bokeh, and in some cases having a slightly wider depth of field when shooting at f2.8 can be rather..." Read more
"...weather resistant construction make this a go anywhere lens, suitable for landscapes (even in wet/snowy weather) and portraits alike, and suits both..." Read more
"...Auto-focus and Manual-focus work great...nice and smooth." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is very sharp and tack sharp at all focal lengths.
"...Pros: Tack sharp at all focal range (best results from f5.6-8.0), light, small for a tele 2.8, contrasty, low profile and a fast lens...." Read more
"...It will produce sharp, high contrast images across the range, and do so in a compact and well built package...." Read more
"...It is incredibly sharp in the center, with some falloff in sharpness at the extreme edges wide open, but that is mostly gone by F4.0...." Read more
"I like this lens for stills, as it is tack sharp and crystal clear...." Read more
Customers like the autofocus of the lens. They mention it focuses fast and quietly, making it a great lens for lower light conditions. They also appreciate the fact that the focusing is done using internal elements and that it has better edge to edge performance.
"...light, small for a tele 2.8, contrasty, low profile and a fast lens...." Read more
"...perfectly with the Panasonic GH4 with stabilization and autofocus working flawlessly...." Read more
"...If you require a fast, compact, professional quality zoom lens, this is a great choice for the u4/3 system." Read more
"...Auto-focus and Manual-focus work great...nice and smooth." Read more
Customers appreciate the compact size and light weight of the camera lens. They mention that it is a high quality lens and a go-to lens.
"...sharp at all focal range (best results from f5.6-8.0), light, small for a tele 2.8, contrasty, low profile and a fast lens...." Read more
"...equivalent to a 70-200mm in full frame 35mm photography, it's much smaller and lighter, and integrates perfectly with the Panasonic GH4 with..." Read more
"...produce sharp, high contrast images across the range, and do so in a compact and well built package...." Read more
"...The small size and weather resistant construction make this a go anywhere lens, suitable for landscapes (even in wet/snowy weather) and portraits..." Read more
Customers find the camera lens very portable and easy to use. They mention that it is a good travel lens and is lightweight.
"...Pros: Tack sharp at all focal range (best results from f5.6-8.0), light, small for a tele 2.8, contrasty, low profile and a fast lens...." Read more
"...to a 70-200mm in full frame 35mm photography, it's much smaller and lighter, and integrates perfectly with the Panasonic GH4 with stabilization and..." Read more
"i love this lens, both for its physical size and weight and for its super image quality...." Read more
"It is a really great lens for m43 systems. It is light, compact, and weather sealed...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera lens. They say it's an internal zoom lens, with a long zoom range. Customers also say it is one of the best zoom lenses available for m4/3 cameras. However, some customers are not happy that the lens does not telescope when they zoom in.
"...The round-hood causes no vignetting. The zooming is internal, that is, there is no extension to the lens...." Read more
"...As you may have seen from the Dxolabs reports, it is one of the best zoom lenses available for m4:3 cameras, esp for the Panasonic GH2 and GH3, and..." Read more
"...if you are looking for a fast, long zoom lens, this is a great choice." Read more
"...Also, something I didn't realize until I got it - The lens does NOT telescope when you zoom, like most zoom lenses." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention it's worth the price and a great buy, while others say it'd be an expensive piece of plastic.
"...To me, that is the value of the system, and it is worth the price I paid...." Read more
"...I would probably give it 5, but as it stands this is one expensive piece of plastic and opens the door for Olympus to come out with a metal body..." Read more
"...It's expensive but well worth the investment for anyone doing serious videography...." Read more
"...telephoto zoom for m43, there aren't any other choices, but it is over-priced." Read more
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Pros: Tack sharp at all focal range (best results from f5.6-8.0), light, small for a tele 2.8, contrasty, low profile and a fast lens.
Cons: IQ is not as good as my full frame Nikon 80-200 f2.8D but then again it is mounted in a full frame camera. Using this lens for video in the G85, you would want to use a tripod if shooting in 100mm. Micro jitters are still apparent even after the firmware update for the G85.
I would rather have this lens on my overseas trips together with the 12-35mm f2.8. I would never bring a tank of a lens unless I use it for self defense and also for what? Image quality and Bokeh? Come on! I would equally want to enjoy traveling. Besides, the IQ of a micro 4/3 camera and this lens does not dissapoint as long as you know how to use it. Let the photos speak for the lens. Especially with the price drop, this lens is a steal.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
Pros: Tack sharp at all focal range (best results from f5.6-8.0), light, small for a tele 2.8, contrasty, low profile and a fast lens.
Cons: IQ is not as good as my full frame Nikon 80-200 f2.8D but then again it is mounted in a full frame camera. Using this lens for video in the G85, you would want to use a tripod if shooting in 100mm. Micro jitters are still apparent even after the firmware update for the G85.
I would rather have this lens on my overseas trips together with the 12-35mm f2.8. I would never bring a tank of a lens unless I use it for self defense and also for what? Image quality and Bokeh? Come on! I would equally want to enjoy traveling. Besides, the IQ of a micro 4/3 camera and this lens does not dissapoint as long as you know how to use it. Let the photos speak for the lens. Especially with the price drop, this lens is a steal.
The only problem is that I keep grabbing the wrong ring for focus and zoom. They are very close together and feel very similar. I've found a ePhoto DSLR Camera Follow Focus Lens Zoom Smooth Focusing Handle Lever Flexible Gear Belt Ring FFBELT really helps, especially when I'm shooting tripod-mounted video interviews. I can see the zoom handle and know which way to push it to go in or out. In that mode, I'm usually using a follow focus gear knob for focus, too. I wrapped a Lensgear Medium Plus Sized Lens Gear for Follow Focus, 9.25" Long x 0.35" Wide gear tooth strap around the lens and sewed the ends together instead of using the supplied tiestraps so the strap would lie against the lens with a lower profile and allow it to store easier by not snagging on the storage bag.
Comes with a 58mm front lens cap, a rear cap and a drawstring bag that has no padding, but allows the lens to get about as small as possible in the bag while offering adequate protection from bumps inside the bag. Don't drop it, though: it offers little impact protection.
The images, even at 4K, are terrific and the f/2.8 aperture holds true throughout its zoom range. Can't say for sure that focus holds throughout the zoom range; have not done detailed testing.
While in grad school, I shot weddings as a second source of income, and by the time I was through I'd amassed quite a collection of Nikon gear. These days, I'm shooting far fewer weddings (none), but I am doing a fair amount of consulting work that requires high quality photographs, but also requires hauling photo equipment across the country. It took me exactly one trip to realize that toting my SLR gear through airports was not going to fly (literally). I tried various mirrorless systems (Sony, Nikon 1), but I was consistently disappointed by the quality of the images - and specifically the quality of the lenses.
Within a period of a few months, Panasonic announced the 12-35 f2.8, the 35-100 f2.8, and Olympus announced the 60mm macro lens for the micro-4/3rds mount - three lenses that would, in theory, cover 99% of my shooting needs. Combined with rave reviews received by the Olympus OM-D E-M5, I decided to bite the bullet and try the system out. No regrets.
The Lens:
If you own the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8, you'll feel right at home with this lens.
Build quality is perfectly acceptable, though the lens is markedly less dense than the 12-35. Only about 50 grams separate the two in weight. As a result, the 35-100 doesn't *feel* quite as solid, but the build quality is still a step up from, say, the Panasonic 45-175. It certainly doesn't feel "cheap", even if it doesn't feel like a tank - and to be quite honest, when the main benefit of the micro-4/3rds system is size and weight, I'm not sure "tank" is what I really want. In terms of size, the 35-100 is almost exactly the same size as the 12-35 when fully extended in the 35mm position. The 35-100 does not extend telescopically, maintaining a constant size through the zoom range.
Image quality is very good, though not up to the standards of some of the newest 70-200 designs from Nikon and Canon. In general, it seems to be about on par with the previous generation of Canon/Nikon 70-200 2.8's in terms of sharpness and color saturation, which is certainly nothing to complain about. Indeed, if this lens had been released 2-3 years ago, reviews might have been amazed at how close the lens came to the (then) top of the line products from major manufacturers. It is, of course, worth noting that you don't get quite the image separation you would on the larger formats with this lens, due to the effective f-stop really being more like f5.6 on a full frame camera, in terms of depth of field. Nonetheless, the lens exhibits a fairly pleasing bokeh, and in some cases having a slightly wider depth of field when shooting at f2.8 can be rather useful (like, say taking pictures of children running around indoors, if you want to have their entire face sharp and in focus).
Focusing is sharp and fast, particularly in good light, though it does seem to be slightly slower than the 12-35. The image stabilization worked well for me down to about 1/6-1/8th of a second at 100mm, handheld (picture of text was sharp and readable), though your results may vary. I haven't experienced any significant issues with flare, though I also haven't had the lens in situations where I would really expect it yet.
If I had to nitpick, it would mostly center on two things:
First, from a usability perspective, the physical moving distance of the zoom ring is very short - less than a quarter of the circumference of the lens. This is a small thing, really, but it feels a bit short, particularly compared to most other professional-level zooms.
My bigger complaint, though, would be the minimum focusing distance. Recent 70-200 f2.8 designs have tended to have longer minimum focusing distances than their older counterparts, which in general is a good trade-off for the increased sharpness you get across the zoom range. The Panasonic has a minimum focus distance that is about what you would expect from one of these newer lenses, rather than the older models. In general for portrait work, this shouldn't be a problem, but if you're taking pictures of babies or (small) pets, it might become an issue. It is worth noting that the minimum focus distance is not constant across the zoom range, and seems to be shortest at about 75mm. For most people, this won't be a major issue, but it is something to be aware of, particularly if you're planning on using this lens to take pictures of small things.
Conclusion:
All in all, I'm pleased with the lens. For my purposes, the bottom line is that I can carry a camera, two f2.8 zooms, and a macro lens with less weight and bulk than my single 70-200 f2.8 zoom. To me, that is the value of the system, and it is worth the price I paid.
In terms of objective quality, both with respect to build and image, this lens is not the equal of the newest designs from Canon and Nikon. Of course, it is also about $1000 less. At the same time, this lens *is* the best option in terms of image quality for a telephoto on the micro-4/3rds mount. It will produce sharp, high contrast images across the range, and do so in a compact and well built package.
In their review of the OM-D E-M5, dpreview.com made a statement similar to the following: "In the past, there was a significant gap between micro-4/3rds cameras and their APS-C counterparts. This camera closes that gap significantly, enough that for most purposes, it is not important. If you are *really* unwilling to sacrifice *any* image quality, then you'll need to spend significantly more and get a full-frame system. But for the difference in size and weight, most people would be served better with this."
I think in many ways, that statement applies to the Panasonic 35-100. In the past, there have not been any mirrorless lens options that came anywhere close to providing the quality and convenience of a high-end zoom lens. Solutions revolved around taking real APS-C or full-frame lenses and using adapters to mount them to mirrorless bodies, with the inevitable compromises resulting. The 35-100 is a lens that, for all practical purposes, eliminates the gap between the micro-4/3rds system and an APS-C system in terms of a high-speed telephoto zoom.
If you are absolutely unwilling to compromise on image quality, you'll need to step up to the newest, most expensive designs from Canon and Nikon, and carry around a significantly bulkier, heavier system. If, on the other hand, you are someone who wants to maintain very good quality, but size and weight are now more important to you than having the absolute best image you possibly can, this lens will not disappoint.
The small size and weather resistant construction make this a go anywhere lens, suitable for landscapes (even in wet/snowy weather) and portraits alike, and suits both Panasonic and Olympus u4/3 cameras equally. It fits nicely into a very small camera bag.
The zoom ring has a nice feel to it, and the lens elements move internally, so the front element does not extend or rotate when zooming.
The only possible con I can think of is that it does not offer the same shallow depth of field that an APS-C or full frame lens will at the same apertures due to the crop factor, but I do find the de-focused areas sufficiently blurred and well rendered in this lens.
If you require a fast, compact, professional quality zoom lens, this is a great choice for the u4/3 system.
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Ⅰ型はDual IS 2に対応していないとの事だが、G9での昼間の撮影では手振れは無かった。AFのスピードも速い。もう少し長焦点側があればと思うことも有るが、大きさ重さとのトレードオフを考えると、これを使いこなして行きたい。
No complaints about the firm but think carefully before buying, I didn't.