Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f1.8 Lens Pre-Order Available:
Speaking as an L mount user, I’m very happy to see more and more lenses coming out for the system. For instance, the Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f1.8 lens is now available for pre-order, and it looks like a lens that will be quite tempting for some. It’s a nice size, and with a larger aperture, this lens should be quite versatile. I imagine this will make a great addition to many photographers. The link is below:
Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f1.8 lens at B&H Photo
Here are some of the specs and photos:
- There are three aspherical elements.
- This is for L-mount, and designed for full-frame.
- It will also work with cameras with APS-C sensors where you’ll get a 36mm equivalent focal length.
- There’s a linear AF motor that benefits professional video applications.
- This is a great lens for video recording: there’s a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing.
- Exposure changes are smooth for video applications with a micro-step aperture control.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm aids in producing beautifully smooth bokeh.
- Dust, moisture, and freeze-resistant.
I’m hoping to get this lens in for review. For now, if you’re looking for more L mount reviews and content, you can find it here. Thanks for stopping by!
Panasonic is delivering a very useful range of products for L mount. I have always wanted a selection if glass in the appropriate range of f/2. I only want one or two lenses in the f/1.4 aperture for bokeh. Otherwise, I stop my lens down to f/8. I cannot carry a whole bunch of exotic fast glass and enjoy photography.
Hi Brian,
Panasonic is coming out with some great lenses for L mount :). I’m like you; there are some lenses where I want a larger max aperture. But for something like a wide angle, I am more than happy to shoot with something with a smaller max aperture. I’m going to be shooting street, landscape, etc. I want something I can carry around all day.
I usually just stop down to f8 as well haha.
Best,
Patrick
The second lens I am likely to buy is the Sigma 105/1.4. I want a lens that will deliver unique images. I will use is instead of a 70-200 zoom as I can crop to 200mm on my SL2.
I find high ISO and high resolution digital cameras have me doing a major change in my lens strategy compared to ISO 400 max film days. I used to use f/2.8 to 5.6 in the film days to deal with low ISO limitations. Now, I am basically wide open aperture or f/8 and be there.
Hi Brian,
I really have to get that 105mm f1.4 in to review lol. Trust me though, I have a bunch of cool L mount stuff coming this month :).
You’re right about the high ISO these days. I was shooting the Sigma 150-600mm, and I was cranking my camera up to 6400 ISO, and getting great results. I was okay with the smaller max aperture range of the 150-600mm. In fact, I was happy about it because the lens was much more compact. It’s funny because I’ll go back into film, and it takes me some time to get used to the ISO issues lol. I always ask myself how I was able to do it back in the film days haha.
Best,
Patrick
I was not as mature (old?) back in the film days and quite frankly fast lenses were a lot smaller than the beasts of the digital era. They keep getting larger and larger started by the Zeiss Otus glass. I want high quality in slower glass do I can carry it without a donkey like Ansel Adams and view cameras. Seriously, no one can carry a kit of modern fast glass, except for m glass (try to afford that).
Anyway, when you do a sl 90/2 comparison to the Sigma 105/1.4, I will electronically pay you $100.00 Canadian. Hopefully, this motivates you to get serious 😂.
Hahaha donkey :). They are getting larger and larger these days. You should check my two latest reviews I posted today. Exceptional glass and compact ;). One of the lenses…the 90mm f2.8…what a nice piece of glass. It’s also so compact. It reminds me of the 90mm Tele-Elmarit way back in the day.
As for the 105mm f1.4, I am plenty motivated haha. I just want to make sure I have the proper time to review it. I’ve been busy with different reviews, shooting, and messing around with my studio set up, which I’m not really liking at the moment lol. It will come and I’ll make sure it is good haha.
Remember, Leica hypes that the APO SL glass is the same as non APO glass in bokeh rendering. I do not believe this as they only show a graph of an ancient 75/1.4 versus SL 75/2 APO. Anyway, I do not care about theoretical graphs. Interestingly, they never show photos. I am an engineer, and applied science (engineering) needs proof not marketing embellishments. I am interested in the rendering and whether the size and weight of the Sigma is worth it. On further reflection, I will pay you $200.00 Canadian for a decent comparison of the Leica SL 90/2 and the Sigma 105/1.4.
I meant to say they hype f/2 APO glass as the same as f//1.4 in bokeh. Obviously, every lens tenders differently, but there is a difference in degree of blur. But, I think they are “overly hopeful “
Oh ok, it is different. That’s why I’m still carrying around my beloved but kind of bulky Summilux-SL 50mm. I did a short comparo one time with the 90mm f2 and the Sigma 85mm f1.4 and posted it here. You can mimic a larger aperture in some ways, and to the Summicron’s credit, it is quite good. My 90mm really has some mindblowing bokeh but it will never replace f1.4.
I love Leica. Obviously, right haha? They did a great job with that new design, don’t get me wrong. It just it isn’t f1.4 lol.
Graphs don’t mean much to me either, and I have the 75mm f1.4. I feel it gives me a different look. Wow, $200 Canadian lol? I might have to bump this review/comparison up the line here haha. I’ll seriously try my best, and it’s always on my mind but at this point, my September is packed full I’m afraid. My studio set up is what’s been bugging me lately, and taking up a lot of my time. Might have a fix next week.