The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 and the Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 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. Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 is the longer of the two lenses at 214mm. The Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 with a length of 209mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 also has a larger diameter of 97mm compared to the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8's 94mm diameter.
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 S 70-200 F2.8 weighs 1570g, which means it is 80g (4%) lighter than the Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 which has a weight of 1650g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 70-200 F2.8 has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 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.
