Panasonic LUMIX G H-FS35100 zoom lens – compact size, stylish design and retractable mechanism

Panasonic introduces the new LUMIX G VARIO 35-100mm F4 zoom lens.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. H-FS35100 designed for cameras of Micro 4/3 system. This new lens has an incredibly compact body and a wide range of focal lengths: 35-100 mm 70-200 mm in 35 mm camera equivalent . Retractable mechanism achieves this result. Great for casual photography and portraits with a strong blurred background.

The optical design of the H-FS35100 includes 12 lens elements in nine groups, which achieves superb contrast and brightness uniformity in the entire field of view and delivers superb resolution. Two ultra-low dispersion lenses minimize chromatic aberration, while an aspherical lens helps achieve high optical quality and greatly reduces the size of the lens itself.

MEGA O optical stabilization system.I.S. It effectively compensates for hand shake, so that even pictures taken at open aperture will be extremely sharp. Meanwhile, the H-FS35100 has a superior internal focus system that delivers excellent sharpness and contrast throughout the entire focal range, and a stepping motor has made the focus drive smooth and quiet, important for both stills and video. When you use this lens with the LUMIX G family of mirrorless cameras, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of a high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system.

The seven aperture diaphragm blades form a circular aperture, so that blur is very soft when shooting at small apertures. In addition, the lens is equipped with a sturdy metal mount, and the multi-layer lens coating minimizes glare and reflection to enhance image quality.

The H-FS35100 comes in silver and black, and pairs perfectly with the LUMIX DMC-GM5 and DMC-GM1 mirrorless cameras.

Affordability and price

The H-FS35100 lens will go on sale in November 2014 for 17,999 Dollars.