Fun with the Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8

[ThePhotoSoup]

Just acquired this lens and didn't see a thread for it, so I followed suit.

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[jonoslack]

Well Started - here are a couple from me . .
It's a great lens!
Both shot with the OMD

All the best

 

[pgmj]

That bridge shot is stunning!

 

[jonoslack]

Thanks Magnus!
It seems to be a fine lens.

 

[ThePhotoSoup]

Just thought I'd give an example of focal length of the 35-100 f/2.8 at 35mm and 100mm both at 2.8.

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[ThePhotoSoup]

Here I have a quick shot I took while walking around. It was handheld with the GH3 and 35-100mm f/2.8 @ 2.8. I have the slightly original size (cropped thinner) and a crop from the bottom.

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[jpmac55]

Impressive lens and photos!

Jono - how is the ergonomics with the 30-100mm on the OM-D?

 

[ptomsu]

No doubt, this lens is a stellar performer!

 

[dhsimmonds]

Impressive lens and photos!

Jono - how is the ergonomics with the 30-100mm on the OM-D?

Addressed to Jono, I know but as I also use the 100-300 on an OMD I can also answer. It is perfectly balanced and using the OMD's excellent IBIS in body image stabilisation the lens stabilisation needs to be switched off.

I should add that I do use half of the Olympus vertical grip. ie not the bit that includes an additional battery. However I would imagine that the bare body would also handle the 100-300 very well.

I use it handheld for wildlife photography, a really great lens.

 

[jonoslack]

Impressive lens and photos!

Jono - how is the ergonomics with the 30-100mm on the OM-D?

HI John
Dave has it - it's a surprisingly small lens, and it doesn't extend with zooming or focusing - it really isn't much bigger than the 12-35.
It handles beautifully (looks good too)

 

[ThePhotoSoup]

Here's a shot of the Hollywood sign. All the way in at 100mm and f/2.8 handheld. Heavily cropped and torqued in Lightroom 4.

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Here's a shot of a coyote. This was handheld while sitting in my car so not very stable and not very much light. 100mm f/2.8. Bent in Lightroom 4.

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[ThePhotoSoup]

Last sunset of 2012 on the North Shore of Oahu.

 

[ceklund]

I really like the last sunset picture. The Coyote is also good.

 

[ThePhotoSoup]

Here's a brown pelican I shot in Santa Barbara. All shot at with the f/2.8.

Cam: Panasonic Lumix GH3
Lens: Lumix G X Vario 35-100 f/2.8 @ f/2.8

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[ThePhotoSoup]

Check out this black and white.

GH3 & 35-100mm f2.8 @ f2.8:

 

[larkis]

I like this lens a lot. I wish the 12-35 was f1.4 or I would buy it as well. Here are some samples from the 35-100 on a GH3.

 

[ThePhotoSoup]

I like this lens a lot. I wish the 12-35 was f1.4 or I would buy it as well. Here are some samples from the 35-100 on a GH3.

Wow, that photo of the lady smoking the cigar is insane! Did you manual focus that shot?

 

[larkis]

Wow, that photo of the lady smoking the cigar is insane! Did you manual focus that shot?

Nope, was to quick of a moment for manual focus and the autofocus on this lens is pretty darn fast.

 

[ThePhotoSoup]

Nope, was to quick of a moment for manual focus and the autofocus on this lens is pretty darn fast.

I completely agree. The auto-focus is quick! Have you updated the firmware for it? If not, go to the Panasonic site for the lens and there's instructions. Here's the link: Digital Interchangeable Lenses | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera | Panasonic Global

 

[kuau]

On a OM-D, at F4 or F5.6 can this lens replace the Oly 45/1.8 and the Oly 75/1.8
I own both the 45 and 75 now and shoot them both at F4 95% of the time.

Or are the Oly primes still sharper?

Steven