What Are The Visual Differences Between The Mk 1 And Mk 2 Lenses?

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21tones • Regular Member • Posts: 421 Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 - what are the visual differences between the mk 1 and mk 2 lenses? Jun 29, 2019

I;m looking to pick up one of these lenses used off ebay. Given that so many are sold without boxes how can I tell from the pictures, whether the lens is a mark 1 or mark 2 version? Sometimes the sellers don't say or don't seem to know!

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The new ones are matte black with white letters.

The old ones are glossy, kinda purple-ish, have golden letters and a red HD.

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Price is one clue. The model numbers are MFR: H-HS35100 for the old version

and H-HSA35100 for the new (typically $898). Model number is lightly printed at camera end of lens.

I just bought one and found no used ones that were the new model. You might find a better price offshore without USA warrantee.

This Amazon link makes it clear the difference between the 2012 model and the new one:

https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-35-100MM-PROFESSIONAL-MIRRORLESS-H-HS35100/dp/B009CNILX4

Reply Reply with quote Reply to thread Complain OP 21tones • Regular Member • Posts: 421 Re: Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 - what are the visual differences between the mk 1 and mk 2 lenses? In reply to JerHall • Jun 30, 2019

Thanks - that's really helpful.  I can see it now I know what I am looking for!

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