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Panasonic - LUMIX G Series 35-100mm f/2.8 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit POWER O.I.S. Standard Zoom Lens - Black
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Customer Reviews for Panasonic - LUMIX G Series 35-100mm f/2.8 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit POWER O.I.S. Standard Zoom Lens - Black
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4
The zoom lens that moved me to “Team Lumix”
on February 10, 2026
Posted by: IDontSpeakMonkey
from Michigan
Gender:Male
After getting back into photography in 2024, I was using a flagship camera body from another maker, and I realized that I had accumulated several Lumix lens in my kit (due to their performance and value). I decided to do a side by side, relatively controlled test, to determine which camera body and overall “system” I would ultimately adopt. I purchased the G9M2 and the LUMIX G Series LEICA 35-100mm F2.8 Lens H-ES35100 so that I had lenses from both makers that would overlap for my tests.
In semi-controlled testing (tripod and remote shutter), the H-ES35100 lens easily matched or exceeded the performance, with straight out of the camera jpgs. I moved lenses back and forth between bodies and improvements followed the lenses more than the bodies. I also spent some time in the yard with the dogs playing and had similarly good results. I thus convinced myself, that there was no downside to moving all my lenses to Lumix and upside with the Lumix body.
Out in the field, I took only the H-ES35100 on a photo trip to the local zoo which resulted in a puzzling result of only about 25% keepers. It seemed like the camera / lens / or my technique was often causing the focus to be about 15% forward of where it should be. I’m not having this with any other lens. I tried a second outing to a botanical garden and had similar results. Maybe the physical characteristics on the lens is changing my grip or stance, I really can’t explain it?
Overall, I find that the H-ES35100 I captures excellent images if I am very slow, very careful, and very purposeful in my shooting. All of these are great attributes for a photographer to have and practice. I am not there yet, and I need my gear to be more forgiving.
As I am discovering my “style” I am gravitating more to primes than zooms. I like the brighter and more forgiving nature of primes.
As time moved on, I found the H-ES35100 sitting on the shelf as I wanted either wider, longer, or brighter lenses for that particular outing. Again, this is a “ME” issue not a lens issue. In short, I never bonded with this lens, and I eventually sold it to invest in more Lumix Primes.
If you like zooms, this is a great zoom at F2.8 across the range 35-100. If we assume that my technique is the main issue, then this should be a great lens in the right hands. The lens is well constructed overall it is a very good value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from PanasonicBy Team Panasonic - F, Team Panasonic, February 10, 2026
Hi there! Thank you for your thoughtful review of the LUMIX G Series H-ES35100! We’re glad it played a key role in your move to “Team Lumix” and delivered excellent performance in controlled settings. While it didn’t fully align with your style, we appreciate your recommendation for zoom enthusiasts. Wishing you continued success with your Lumix primes!
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