Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II vs Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II is lighter by 1210g.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II goes wider (14mm vs 35mm).
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0 reaches further (100mm vs 54mm).
| Spec | Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II | Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 14-54mm (wider) | 35-100mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.0 (faster) |
| Weight g | 440 (lighter) | 1650 |
| Length mm | 89.0 | 214.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.22 (closer focusing) | 1.4 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 77 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 97.0 |
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II
A fast standard zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs, popular for its bright aperture and modest size. It weighs about 440 g and focuses as close as 0.22 m.
Pros
- Fast f/2.8-3.5
- Light at about 440 g
- Close focus 0.22 m
- 28-108mm equivalent
Cons
- Discontinued, so used only
- Variable aperture
- Needs adapter on MFT
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0
A constant f/2 telephoto zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs. It weighs about 1,650 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2
- Super High Grade optics
- Weather-sealed build
- 70-200mm equivalent
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,650 g
- Only available used
- Four Thirds mount adapters needed on MFT