Best zoom lenses for Panasonic S5, S5II, S1H (under $1000)

[@NigelBarros]

If you shoot on an L mount or other full frame cameras, what's your favorite zoom? I wanna try more out!

[@sourapye]

24-120 from Nikon Z mount and 28-200 from Tamron FE mount the two lenses making me lazy enough to forget to bring prime lenses and even making me diligent to go out more often with cameras.

[@GEXAR]

I have sigma 24-70 F 2.8 and lumix 24-105 F4 and these are really cool lenses. But the sigma has a sharper picture quality and a better focusing ring.

[@sacredxgeometry]

Just adding in to anyone who is "worried" about the money-spend and the lens-tech: the 20-60 is an AWESOME kit lens. You may even stop there for the time being, or get just a 50 prime afterward and call it a day. It's not quite the classic 24-70 focal range, but it is adaptable enough to work for what you get. The LUMIX brand of cameras have incredible ISO technology which pairs well with a lens that goes only as wide as 3.5. You still get decent separation and bokeh, but it works pretty well. I would argue that 3.5 CAN BE SHARP ENOUGH if you know what you're doing. Maybe not for shooting still portraits, but for video, unless a professional is watching, most people will not care about that part. Maybe you can't film local bands with it like I do for fun, unless there's front-lighting on the stage with lights, but you can definitely vlog in most daytime and dusk conditions.

[@_eugenechia]

Thank you for sharing this nugget. I just got the s5ii with kit lens and I spent quite some time learning the camera as well as researching my next lens. After readin this comment, i decided to stick with the kit lens and work with it until i get to some level before i invest in my next lens.

[@sacredxgeometry]

@@_eugenechia that’s excellent!! I intended my comment to help with that exact purpose

[@explorewithluke]

Exactly what I did and after a week so far it’s been amazing

[@DirkForster]

The 24-105 is an awesome beast. Highly recommanded.

[@kevinhartley3456]

Good choices, good video. The new 28-200 Lumix zoom is pretty sweet! Just picked it up. Perfect for travel. I'd consider it in my top-3. The f4 -f7.1 f-stop is not a big deal when using outside on vacation (daytime, lots of light). My 24-105 and 20-60 will stay at home this trip... My 16-35mm f4 and the 28-200 are all I need for this vacation.

[@Bigcookfilms]

My go to lenses are the 20-60mm kit lens and the 85mm 1.8 for vlogging/photos and the Lumix S Pro 24-70mm f2.8 for client work.

[@KwaPaN3R]

Bought a 24-105 for traveling and it was a really great choice. I can do 95% of everything I want to do with this lens and you even can get some nice background separation with f/4 at the telephoto end. Sometimes I wish I had something wider though. Thinking about the 18mm f/1.8 for such situations.

[@VillanuevaMedia]

The kit lens was my go to for a while. But switched over to the sigma 28-70 f2.8 and really love the size and quality it gives for the price. I’m sure it does wonders on the S5ii.

[@nolannatashaTV]

What is the autofocus performance like on the S5 with this sigma? Worse than a native lens or is it on par?

[@philouver]

@@nolannatashaTVbetter than lumix … it is very quick lens

[@XploringPlacesFilms]

I got the Lumix 20-60mm in a kit with the S5IIx as well as the 50mm F1.8. I wasn't happy with the sharpness/detail on the 20-60mm so I bought the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 which is razor sharp. But when I'm doing color grading, I now add a slight blur to the image because everything looks too sharp for the film look I always go for. And in the end I get a similar result as I had with 20-60. I convince myself that buying Sigma was a good move because of the low light. But on the other hand, the S5IIx is so good in low light that I had great results with the 20-60mm as well. Low light is not no light. When I shoot at night in the city, there are always some lights and I don't like it when they are blown out. In the end, I have to admit that the 20-60mm is a very good combo with the S5 series of cameras.

[@Endorion_YTC]

EXACTLY. 20-60mm isn't sharp but thats why it's slightly cheaper but a great kit lens!

[@SandroMassaFilmmaker]

Hey ✌i've desidet against the zoom Lens 20-60mm. I use only two Prime Lenses 18mm and the 50mm but in some situations it's quite nice to have the zoom. Thanks for another great Video Nigel.

[@NigelBarros]

Yeah zoom is my go to for most things but i do love a good set of primes!

[@DroneStories]

1. Lumix 20-60. Very good lens, but the lack of an aperture like f4 all the way made me sell it quickly. Also VERY STIFF zoom rings !! 2. 24-105, excellent quality, with ibis, but heavy, and with stiff zoom rings also. (not like 20-60, but annoying). Now I use this lens (24-105), but for the 2 reasons I mentioned, I would "rate" it 4 out of 5.

[@Ey3shi3ldtv]

Bought a used sigma dg dn28-70 f 2.8 for 609$ instead of 24-70 sigma art. Cheaper way lighter so perfect on gimbal. Despite i was going for the art sigma 24-70 I'm so happy i choose the 28-70 no difference in vidéo.

[@marcclayborn8189]

Leses are very trick and versatile great video Nigel

[@edgardodj]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I own 20-60mm and 24-105mm. Many dislike 20-60mm because of image quality, but I found it's pretty good :) What are yours impressions comparing it to Sigma?

[@NigelBarros]

Yeah the 20-60 is a great starter lens, not perfect but pretty decent for the price

[@ionutonea1537]

Great video! Thank you ! What about Panasonic S Pro 24-105 f2.8 ? Thx

[@KwaPaN3R]

What about what? It doesnt exist

[@bennetthardy]

so im trying to decide to get the sigma or lumix lens and i have an S5 any suggestions? I have vintage lenses so i kinda want this one for auto focus features

[@recuiemprod]

J'ai fais l'acquisition d'un S5 iix avec sigma 30mm f1.4 L-mount. Cela enregistre en APS-C. Pourquoi le FF n'est pas activé Oo

[@Avant-Aero-Media]

which gimbal are you using there ? :)

[@TyParmenter]

What’s it like pulling manual focus on the Sigma and the Panasonic 24-105? I’ve been trying to find a good zoom for my S1 and then you make this video, great timing!

[@NigelBarros]

I'd say the their about the same when it comes to pulling focus, both are great options!

[@danprocaccio]

L mount really needs some smaller lenses and/or pancakes. We have nothing but beefy lenses for this mount.

[@NigelBarros]

agree, I would love a pancake option for sure

[@c.b.650]

What make the shots just right the sooter the camera and a Good Lenses

[@totig96]

between the sigma 28-70 and panasonic 24-105 for travel photography :/

[@deanisplemoni]

What an outro!

[@sacredxgeometry]

2nd comment: hey Nigel, quick question. There's an added focus grip on your 28-70, where can I get one of these? It might be really nice to have for the hands.

[@sacredxgeometry]

or I guess it's a "focus rubber ring" or something. There's geared versions on B&H i think?

[@guy3206]

excellent advises, thx !

[@wholesomeboy]

Nigel x WB 🤝

[@SzymonW-cm3lm]

Nice job. Good product compare as always.

[@drbsrhortho]

what camera strap are you working with?

[@GrabTheSnacks]

S1h or Fx3?

[@Circharles]

what are your shooting settings for video? this video looks crisp. When I shoot in vlog it doesn't look as sharp. ( I have an s5iix btw)

[@ruff1draft]

Its been awhile since I saw your videos

[@theday2learn]

damn i am between the 28-70 or the 24-105 is the size difference between these two significant? I am looking to video 9-10 year old soccer games maybe the 105 reach will be needed or should the 70 be enough?

[@MrJerSep]

The 24-105 stays on my S5ii. With the ability to switch to shoot 4k 60fps cropped, this lens is nearly 24-160. It would be amazing for sports videography, and I'm finding it very useful for nearly everything else as well.

[@thejacobbunn]

Sigma 28-70 is my favorite!

[@NigelBarros]

yeah that's pretty much what is on my S5IIX all the time now haha

[@ju2705s]

The 20-60 isn't cheap, it's inexpensive. 😊

[@drbsrhortho]

what cage you are using?

[@NoOneTwoTrust]

Looks like a TILTA

[@yosuhanverdecia]

My favorite lens is the Sigma 24-70 f2.8 L mount, I also own the Lumix 85mm f1.8 and the next lens I would like to buy is the Lumix 70-300mm

[@NigelBarros]

Nice! I'm going eventually start trying out those lumix primes!

[@danprocaccio]

Anyone else’s s5ii card door sort of wobbly? I notice it creak and move when my hand is on it taking photos.

[@kaktamdela]

Same issue 😢

[@danprocaccio]

@@kaktamdela now I keep getting card write issues on my s5ii. I’m not sure if this has something to do with it or not.

[@JeffBourke]

The lens lineup still sucks but the kit lens is ridiculous good!!!

[@CaptureKantai]

Don't what?!!?!?!?

[@JeffBourke]

The used market is FLOODED with this kit lens. Only a complete moron would buy it stand alone new. In Australia, the kit lens is actually free with the camera!

[@firehorseweddingphotograph3995]

The lens line up is one of the weakest and most ‘boring’ I think and I say that as an L Mount user. The Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 plus Lumix 70-200mm f4 are my primary pairing but I have had many others.

[@delicioushotorcold]

There are many Sony users eyeing up Lumix if they ever release a camera with FF 4K60 no crop, but the fact that they don’t even make a 16-35 2.8 is going to be a tough sell.

[@hhkk6155]

These lenses look kinda boring and expansive 😅😅😅

[@NigelBarros]

zoom lenses can be for sure, and the problem is the L mount is still relatively new when it comes to third party lines but hopefully soon there will be more good options!

[@nosebleedhero964]

what camera cage are you using?