Compact Panasonic MFT telephoto zoom covering 70-200mm equivalent with OIS, ideal as a lightweight travel tele.
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. Mega O.I.S. (H-FS35100) is the compact kit telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds, providing a 70-200mm full-frame equivalent range in a 135g body. Mega O.I.S. stabilisation is built in. At 46mm filter thread and 135g it is among the lightest 70-200mm equivalent zooms available for any mirrorless system. Variable aperture from f/4 at 35mm to f/5.6 at 100mm is the compact-design trade-off for the 135g weight.
The optical design uses 12 elements in 9 groups, including aspherical and ED elements. Seven aperture blades. The 46mm filter thread is the compact MFT prime standard. At 135g the lens is exceptionally lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.9m. Mega O.I.S. provides handheld stability. Variable aperture from f/4 at 35mm to f/5.6 at 100mm. ASPH and ED elements correct distortion and chromatic aberration.
The 70-200mm equivalent in 135g is the H-FS35100's defining characteristic for travel and compact kit photography: it provides the full telephoto portrait-through-event range in a lens that adds near-zero carry weight. For photographers pairing a compact MFT body with a single telephoto zoom, the 35-100mm provides the standard complement to a 12-32mm or 14-42mm kit zoom. At f/5.6 at 100mm, minimum shutter speeds of 1/200s or faster are recommended; Mega O.I.S. extends the practical range below this.
On the used market the G Vario 35-100mm f/4-5.6 is affordable as a lightweight MFT telephoto companion zoom. Condition checks: O.I.S. engagement, zoom ring smoothness, and front element for marks. The Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S. (H-HSA35100) provides constant f/2.8 at significantly more weight and cost. Compatible with all Micro Four Thirds bodies from Panasonic, Olympus, and OM System.