Red Dot Forum writes:
For this week’s livestream, we’ll be going in-depth with Leica L-Mount Lenses. For the L-Mount, Leica literally redefined its performance metrics, heralding in a new era in lens design. David and Josh will talk about the flexible SL zooms, reference-class SL primes, compact TL range, cover using Leica L-Mount adapters for S, M and R glass, and discuss the origin and impact of the L-Mount Alliance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPdJp2Y_JIw
50mm f/1.4 Lens Review
Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group.
Flat-Field Lenses and Why They Matter When Shooting Close-Ups (Explora).
Lenses for mirrorless: how Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and Sony full-frame options compare (Dpreview).
Fotodiox EF to L adapter tested at DC.watch.
LUMIX Live: Live Composite Images
Links:
Panasonic S1R at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic S1 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic S1H at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
Panasonic 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
Panasonic 50mm f/1.4 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 24-105mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 70-200mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
A full comparison with the competition can be read at Explora (Click here). The S5 surely holds up very well against the competition. Let’s see if sales numbers will do fine as well…
Panasonic S5 preorders at BHphoto, Adorama. FocusCamera.
Bernard Bertrand:
The Lumix S5 is really impressive, you’ll find a lot of similarities with the bigger brother the Lumix S1H, and its size is smaller than the GH5. It is also a real still image camera for a professional photographer.
The full-frame sensor, the dual image stabilization, the video capabilities make it a fantastic camera for sure for video shooters.
Here I did my very first test with the Lumix S5 and I choose to test it with the 1.5 Avaiscope anamorphic lenses. ( that I really love )
Panasonic S5 preorders at BHphoto, Adorama. FocusCamera.
Photographyblog published the full Panasonic S5 review:
Overall, though, the new Panasonic S5 is a compelling mid-teir camera that punches well above both its weight and its price-tag. It deserves to give the likes of the Sony A7 III, Canon EOS R and Nikon Z6 more than a run for their money (and yours), and is a deserved winner of our Highly Recommended award.
We already saw the first leaked images of the new 105mm f/2. macro L-mount lens. But Sigma is promising the announcement of multiple new lenses:
We are pleased to announce the holding of an online event “SIGMA STAGE Online”, which is a presentation of new DN series (dedicated to mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras) interchangeable lenses. It will be held on 30th, September, 2020, from JST 21:00 / CEST 14:00 / EDT 08:00.
Photographyblog reviewed the Panasonic S 24-70mm f/2.8 lens and concludes:
The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 lens for L-Mount is an exceptionally well-made lens that shines brightest as you use it across photography and video disciplines.
Focusing is a dream, whether that is manual focus via the focus clutch, or the AF motor that is geared intelligently through the Lumix S1 camera for photography and video. You’ll get fast AF for photography and a smooth AF transitions for video, crucially all performed silently.
We’d expect the lens to withstand the inevitable battering endured through a life of use by a seasoned professional photographer, plus it simply feels great in use.
Tack sharp images are a reality from centre all the way to corners, with an unbelievably good control over lens distortion, especially chromatic aberrations. You may not even need to make any lens corrections to raw images post capture. Bokeh is also pleasant all the way from the maximum aperture down to f/5.6.
So, the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 lens passes all the tests with flying colours. But now comes the reality of its retail price. It’s the first Panasonic S zoom lens going head to head with an existing Sigma equivalent and its competitor is less than half the price and five star rated no-less.
Is the Panasonic lens worth the extra cash? Commenting on features and handling alone, there are differences, the majority of which favour the Panasonic lens; its manual focus clutch, build quality, plus it is a proprietary lens for the Panasonic system. The Sigma lens is more versatile for close up work, with a superior minimum close focusing distance. If video handling is a concern, then we’d go for the Panasonic lens.
Overall, we have been majorly impressed by the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 lens for L-Mount. If the asking price is accessible, then it ticks all the boxes.
