Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. Lens

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. Lens is a fast telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, designed according to Leica’s strict quality standards. Spanning a convenient 70-200mm equivalent focal length range, it’s a compact, lightweight companion lens for photographers and videographers who want constant f/2.8 brightness across the entire telephoto zoom range, well suited to portraits, fast-moving action, and sports photography.

Optically, the lens covers a 35-100mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom, delivering a diagonal angle of view of 34 degrees at the wide end narrowing to 12 degrees at full telephoto. The 18-element, 13-group optical design incorporates two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) element to reduce fringing and chromatic aberrations, along with Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating technology and an internal light-shielding part to suppress ghosting and flare for clear, natural color. A 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm contributes to soft, pleasing bokeh.

Autofocus is handled by a linear stepper motor, delivering quick, quiet, near-silent focusing performance suited to both stills and video applications. The lens’s zoom action is totally internal, meaning its overall length doesn’t change as it zooms between 35mm and 100mm, keeping the lens balanced and convenient to use. Built-in POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting, and is compatible with Panasonic’s 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 system when paired with a supporting camera body for enhanced combined stabilization.

Build quality includes a splash-, dust-, and freezeproof design, rated for operation in temperatures from -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F), making it suitable for demanding outdoor conditions. The lens has a closest focusing distance of 0.85m (2.8 ft.), yielding a maximum magnification of 0.1x (0.2x 35mm-equivalent), and accepts a 58mm filter thread. It measures approximately 67.4mm in diameter by 99.9mm in length and weighs approximately 360g.

As a Micro Four Thirds-specific lens, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 POWER O.I.S. is designed exclusively for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras from Panasonic, Olympus/OM System, and other Micro Four Thirds alliance manufacturers.

Key Features
– 35-100mm constant f/2.8 telephoto zoom (70-200mm equivalent) for Micro Four Thirds
– 18 elements in 13 groups, including 2 ED elements and 1 UED element
– Nano Surface Coating with internal light-shielding
– Linear stepper motor autofocus
– Internal zoom design (constant length)
– POWER Optical Image Stabilizer, compatible with 5-axis Dual I.S. 2
– 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm
– Splash-, dust-, and freezeproof construction
– Closest focusing distance of 0.85m (2.8 ft.); 0.1x maximum magnification
– 58mm filter thread
– Compact, lightweight design (approximately 360g)
– Compatible with Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras (Panasonic, Olympus/OM System, and alliance partners)