One of the reasons why you buy an interchangeable lens camera is because of what zoom lenses can do. There are lots available on the market. Some give you extra reach in a smaller package. That’s one of the reasons why we really like the products Panasonic produces. And with that said, we’re rounding up some great zoom lenses for Panasonic cameras. Check them out after the jump!
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Pro Tips on Using Zoom Lenses for Panasonic Cameras
Here are some tips on using zoom lenses for Panasonic cameras:
- Some of Panasonic’s higher end lenses have aperture rings. You can set these to the A-mode and let the camera control the aperture if you wish.
- All the lenses in this roundup have been reviewed by us. In fact, in all our roundups we feature only products we’ve fully reviewed. You can see those in our hyperlinked review posts.
- This roundup is sponsored by Panasonic, who trusted us because we’re in the group of publications with the most lens reviews.
- This roundup focuses on lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras. So every focal length you see should be doubled to understand its full-frame equivalence. The same goes for the depth of field with the aperture.
- These zoom lenses boast weather resistance. Why is this so important? It keeps the sensor cleaner.
- All of these zoom lenses can be used on Micro Four Thirds cameras.
- We really like using these zoom lenses in aperture priority. And we think you will too!
Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8-4 Power OIS
- Weather sealing
- Fast focusing
- Image stabilization
- Sharp image quality
What’s It Best For?
General photowalking
How’s the Image Quality?
In our review, we state:
The sharpness on the Panasonic 12-60mm f2.8-4 Power OIS is really top notch for what the current sensors are capable of doing.
Panasonic 25-50mm f1.7
- Bright f1.7 aperture consistently through the zoom range, yet it’s not a prime
- Weather-sealed, metal design
- Subjects are really sharp, with only minor softness at the corners and extreme edges.
- Great bokeh that doesn’t look like Micro Four Thirds
- Flare adds some character
- Decent autofocus
What’s It Best For?
For when you need just a bit more reach while photo walking!
How’s the Image Quality?
In our review, we state:
The Panasonic Leica 25-50mm f1.7 has the aperture and sharpness of a prime lens, yet the versatility of a zoom. The optic mixes lovely, soft backgrounds with sharp subjects and some fun flare.
Panasonic 100-300mm f4-5.6
- Sharp image quality at the shorter end
- Fairly compact size
- Very quiet to focus
- Image stabilization is wondrous
What’s It Best For?
Birding and wildlife.
How’s the Image Quality?
In our review, we state:
We absolutely love the way that colors are rendered with this lens…
Panasonic 35-100mm f2.8
- Some of the best image quality we’ve seen from a Micro Four Thirds zoom lens
- Built in stabilization
- Low distortion
- Already very sharp but when you add a strobe to give specular highlights you’ll see your image sparkle
- Weather sealing
- Beautiful colors
What’s It Best For?
Portraits and events
How’s the Image Quality?
In our review, we state:
I literally uttered, “Jesus Christ, this is awesome.” And it really is.
This piece is presented in partnership with Panasonic. We’ve independently and ethically reviewed all the products in this post already without sponsorship. And we worked with them to recommend a few key gems to you.
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