Olympus 40-150mm vs. Panasonic 35-100mm shootout

[Invicta]

The Camera Store TV have produced a video on a Olympus 40-150mm F2.8 vs. Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 shootout.

Worth a watch at

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[Invicta]

Re: Olympus 40-50mm vs. Panasonic 35-100mm shootout

Gee can a mod change the title to read Oly 40-150 please.

[StephenL]

Re: Olympus 40-50mm vs. Panasonic 35-100mm shootout

An interesting view. As someone who bought into Olympus and then m4/3 principally for weight reasons, I'm sticking with my Panasonic 35-100. I rarely if ever need or want anything longer. And I certainly don't want or can manage anything heavier. Thank goodness for choices!

[Ulfric M Douglas]

Re: Olympus 40-150mm vs. Panasonic 35-100mm shootout

That was a weird video, for a start why did the Olympus lens keep its hood on, almost like they wanted it to appear HUGE compared to the Lumix.
Secondly, the "BokA" test (these dudes cannot speak proper like) was obviously smoother on the olympus despite both being at 100mmF2.8 ... there wasn't even a contest, yet these dudes said it was close. Nope, look again.
Thirdly ... run the same exact tests with an e-pm2 & 40-150R because I for one want to see all the upgradeyness going to F2.8 and a thousand pounds.

[Tradetalk]

Re: Olympus 40-150mm vs. Panasonic 35-100mm shootout

It seems the hood is permanently attached to the Olympus and slides back and forth. What a great idea (can't wait till December!).

[blu-by-u]

Re: Olympus 40-150mm vs. Panasonic 35-100mm shootout

After trying that 40-150/2.8, I got that 35-100/2.8. I needed the lightweight and the tat shorter in size. IQ, nothing great but cheaper.

[Real Ramona]

Re: Olympus 40-150mm vs. Panasonic 35-100mm shootout

I like those guys and have a lot of respect for their reviews. Cant wait to get my new lens