In this review, we will be comparing Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS for the MFT and Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS for the MFT, two Telephoto Zoom lenses by Panasonic.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS and Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS and the Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS |
Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS |
| Bird/Wildlife | Very Good | Good |
| Sports | Very Good | Good |
| Portrait | Fair | Average |
| Travel | Poor | Fair |
| Street | Poor | Fair |
| Wedding | Fair | Average |
| Walk Around | Fair | Average |
| Vlogging | Poor | Poor |
| Landscape | Fair | Average |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Size and Weight Comparison
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS weighs 360g, 2% (10g) lighter than the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS's weight of 370g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS and Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS 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-5, Panasonic GH6 and OM System OM-1.
Focal Range
Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS has a focal range of 45-200mm and 4.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 90-400mm when used on a FourThirds format camera. Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS 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.