Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K 100mm
A 135g build weight and 70-200mm equivalent reach make this an exceptionally portable telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The optical design incorporates one aspherical and two ED elements to control aberrations, while the stepping motor and MEGA O.I.S. stabilization deliver quiet, shake-free performance for both stills and video. This lens is best for travel photographers who need a lightweight, compact telephoto option that won't weigh down their kit.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong versatility (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | MEGA O.I.S. |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping AF motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 900 |
| Max Magnification | 1:9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K 100mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35-100mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 135 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Stepping AF motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS35100K 100mm | 86.8 | 13.2 | 92.7 | 46.7 | 72.7 | 20.2 | 79.4 | 63.6 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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