The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II and the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II with a length of 100mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II and Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II and the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II weighs 357g, 31% (163g) lighter than the Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II's weight of 520g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II and the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 .
Focal Range
Panasonic 100-300mm F4-5.6 II has a focal range of 100-300mm and
3.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
200-600mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 35-100mm and 2.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 70-200mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
