Panasonic Leica DG Vario Elmarit 35-100mm F/2.8 Power O.I.S.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario Elmarit 35-100mm F/2.8 Power O.I.S. – Constant F2.8 brightness across the entire zoom range

This Leica-branded Lumix G zoom lens delivers F2.8 brightness throughout the entire 35-100mm zoom range (35mm equivalent: 70-200mm) in a compact, lightweight design. It combines a versatile focal length with constant aperture and Power O.I.S. to serve portrait, action and video needs.

Key benefits and shooting applications

Use this lens when you need consistent low-light performance and shallow depth of field across a useful tele zoom. In particular, it suits:

• Portraits with soft bokeh backgrounds.
• Fast-moving action and sports photography.
• Video production, including recording 4K footage, thanks to smooth aperture changes and fast, accurate autofocus.
• On-location shooting where a compact, lightweight setup matters for mobility.

Optical technologies for clear images

The lens uses Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to minimize unwanted ghosting and flare. This coating reduces reflections across the light spectrum to deliver clearer images. In addition, special glass elements further cut down stray light to reduce ghosting and flare even more effectively.

Optical construction and aberration control

The optimized optical configuration contains 18 elements arranged in 13 groups. This design includes 1 UED and 2 ED lens elements to minimize aberrations and to help ensure high resolution across the zoom range.

Video-friendly operation and autofocus

For modern content creators, the lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes. These features help you record beautiful 4K video and stills without disturbing your subject. The consistent F2.8 aperture supports exposure stability and creative control when switching between focal lengths.

Durability and environmental resistance

The lens features dust- and splash-resistant construction, allowing you to keep shooting in tougher conditions. It also supports operation in temperatures as low as -10 °C, making it suitable for colder environments where weather protection matters.

Summary of main features

• Constant F2.8 brightness throughout the 35-100mm zoom range (35mm equivalent: 70-200mm).
• Power O.I.S. image stabilization.
• Nano Surface Coating to reduce ghosting and flare.
• Special glass elements to eliminate unwanted light and further reduce ghosting/flare.
• Optical layout with 18 elements in 13 groups, including 1 UED and 2 ED lenses to minimize aberrations.
• Fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes for 4K video and stills.
• Dust- and splash-resistant construction; operable down to -10 °C.
• Compact and lightweight design for mobile shooting.

FAQ

Question: Is this lens suitable for both stills and video?

Answer: Yes. The lens provides fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, which support both still photography and recording 4K video without disturbing the subject.

Question: How does the lens handle flare and ghosting?

Answer: Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating reduces unwanted reflections across the light spectrum, and additional special glass elements further minimize stray light, helping to reduce ghosting and flare.

Question: Can I use this lens in challenging weather?

Answer: The lens features dust- and splash-resistant construction and supports operation down to -10 °C, so it is designed to keep shooting under tougher conditions commonly encountered outdoors.

Question: What optical elements help maintain image quality across the zoom range?

Answer: The optimized optical configuration of 18 elements in 13 groups includes 1 UED and 2 ED lenses. These elements work together to minimize aberrations and help ensure high resolution across the focal range.

Question: What shooting situations benefit most from this lens?

Answer: This lens is particularly well suited to portrait photography for creamy bokeh, fast action or sports where the constant F2.8 helps with low light and subject isolation, and to mobile content creators who need a compact tele zoom for 4K video and stills.