My Favorite Lenses for L Mount (with sample footage)

[@rAustinBall]

That s pro 24-70 is the best Lens I’ve ever owned for any camera. It’s hard to explain to people but I fully agree that it is incredible for video. It is basically a cinema lens with zoom and autofocus. The linear manual focus pulling is wonderful, there’s no focus breathing, parfocal, and it has that unexplainable magic. Lives on my camera for narrative filmmaking with a black glimmerglass filter.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

They've done such a good job with them for video. Really hope in the next couple of years they start adding some more S PRO lenses

[@jampaPT]

Isn't it too heavy to carry around? (handheld filming a wedding, for example)

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

@ I don't think so. Everybody has a limit of what's too big for them. For me I don't think it is

[@apcreativemedia]

It’s pretty front-heavy paired with the S5IIX, but probably balances better with the S1h…just my opinion!

[@DotsOnYTLive]

another day, ANOTHER VIDEO? Putting in work! Thanks for the quality content! 💪

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Grinding. Although next videos will be in the course haha

[@itsGAMiE]

Your video on the Samyang 35-150mm got me good. I'm based in Nigeria and I recently bought the lens, although I got the Rokinon version which I believe is the same. It's been amazing since, great value for money. It's that all round lens that checks all the boxes. I shot some product videos with it and it delivered very sharp images. Thanks for pushing the right info on your channel always.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@SamuelLee_TourManager]

Thanks for the short and insightful thoughts about the Lumix 28 - 200.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I also have a full video about that lens

[@NickLindner]

It’s interesting that you prefer the Sigma wide angle to the Lumix S Pro 16-35. I think it would be really interesting to get a longer video on that topic. I’m sure there’s a lot of folks torn between those two lenses for their go to wide angle lens. Thanks for the content and keep up the great work!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I unfortunately don't own it anymore, but probably just cause it's smaller and an f2.8 as opposed to f4. Some people might disagree with me though

[@NickLindner]

@ totally get it! I think a big thing for the work I do is the LUMIX lens is that it’s weather sealed. But it does also seem a little disappointing to have an S Pro lens only get down to F4. Almost seems more semi-Pro in that regard.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

@ I think that's it. The f/4 doesn't seem pro to me so it's a psychological block probably lmao

[@harukirecruit]

Oh... I really love your video from Japan.📸🇯🇵

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Japan 一番

[@MoonShotIt]

The 100mm is so slept on. I have it and love it for the same reasons you spoke about.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

LUMIX is just slept on in general haha

[@MoonShotIt]

@@DustinArmstrongProoh for sure!

[@domlombardi8808]

as someone who just upgraded from my g85 to a S5ii this was very helpful. I mostly shoot cars for my car club. Ive been really loving the 20-60mm and the 50 prime (both s series). But after seeing this I think im gonna save for the 24-70

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

You won't be disappointed. The 20-60mm is very solid

[@jayforcinema]

Thanks a bunch for this! I've been very curious about the Samyang 35-150, and it's great to see your work with it

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

No problem. It's a great lens I enjoy it!

[@Naaackers]

Brother...just cranking out the content like mad hahaha. You nuts. As a new L-mount homie, very interested in this! Thanks for putting it together.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

About to go finish a video for Harris right now if UPS let's me take the package of the camera😂

[@curtisthacreator2231]

Hey what’s up just purchased your course today. I’m new to photography and video and I’m a content creator and I like taking nice travel photos with me and my wife… so I want to learn the camera in and out. I have the S5II and the S9. My question is if I can only afford one SPro lense which one should I get I’m looking at the 50mm and the 24-70mm ?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Thank you! Glad to have you apart of the course. Definitely the 24-70mm it's way more versatile

[@curtisthacreator2231]

@ thanks

[@harukirecruit]

And... I also use LUMIX S Pro 24-70 f2.8 lens. It's my favorite. Of course, it's more expensive, but I can get better image quality and expressiveness. And it's like a like 'Pikachu' sidekick like I can always rely on.⚡📸

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I like this analogy

[@jampaPT]

Is it worth the price difference when compared to the "new" sigma 24-70mm DG DN II art?

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Depends on the person. Years ago I would have said no, but today I say yes

[@aintnopicnic3662]

@@jampaPT If you prefer a digital, flat and lifeless look, then Sigma is your choice. Don't do it.

[@jampaPT]

@@aintnopicnic3662 damn. Why is it so popular then?

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Thanks for this video. To get lens recommendations with sample footage is invaluable when considering new (or old) lenses. Now, having heard about and seen samples from the 28-200mm it's a lens I am definitely interested in as well. And the Samyang 35-150mm f2.0-2.8 looks great as well, especially with that aperture range. Please do make a video about the LUMIX 50mm f1.4 lens. I like watching videos that allow me to drool over filmmaking gear.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Haha looks like I'm making a video on that lens now😍

[@gucheefam]

Sold my Sigma 28-70 2.8 and decided to just keep the 28-200 as my zoom. Thought of upgrading to a Sigma 24-70 mkii but I just prefer having a compact setup now

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

It's hard for me to put down the 28-200mm

[@LaurenceLee]

I just decided to sell my Sigma 28-70 and am going to go with Lumix 18mm 50mm and 24-105. I don't like primes that much but I'm going to challenge myself to use them while also getting that buttery smooth stabilization from the 24-105. My other option was sigma 16-28 + 24-70 ii. But after watching this, if I don't like the 24-105 + primes I might just sell em and get the 24-70 s pro. great video.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

The 24-105mm is underrated. It was the first lens I ever used actually and it's great and has great flexibility including macro at 105mm (or half macro can't remember) I just don't own it it was with the rental back in the day

[@adamlucienroy]

I'll admit that everything I shoot is with the Lumix 24-70 2.8. I mean, I basically shoot everything with the S Pro line, from the 50mm 1.4 to the 70-200mm 2.8. They're just fantastic regarding renders and focusing. I'm primarily using it for photo right now, but I did produce a vid with it just before Xmas using Opengate, and it's just gorg.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I should have called them gorg in the video🤦‍♂️

[@justarandomstranger6467]

I just bought 3 of those 50mm 1.4 lenses new. Just to make sure I had my bases covered.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Honey probably took the affiliate revenue when you used my link

[@jxrdnz]

How would you say that 28-200 would do with rollers and motorcycle/ car photography/ video

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

I think it would do good. Not sure it'd be much different than any other lens🤷‍♂️

[@jxrdnz]

@@DustinArmstrongPro Really seems like a great all around lens for a 1 stop run and gun setup when you dont know whats gonna come your way

[@davidpossien3061]

Awesome video, bro. It's funny that a renown review channel put the 28-200 as one of the worst lenses of 2024, but like you, I think it is amazing. It's not the sharpest lens in the world, but for video sharpness isn't where it's at. The insane range and form factor is second to none, at least for full frame. I'll be keeping mine. I too wish lumix would expand their s pro line. I love my 24-70.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

That's just silly to me to call it the worst lens. I'd call the worst lens from LUMIX the 26mm f/8 I talked about. I don't know about that thing why does it exist lol

[@VizionZine]

Even used the Lumix 50mm 1.4 costs more or the same as a brand new Sigma 50mm 1.2.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Mmmmmmm I think it's worth it. But still absurd lol

[@chingsterc2356]

I would love a comparison between lumix s pro 50mm 1.4 vs the sigma 50 mm f1.2. 👌🎉🎉

[@Lucenafoto]

Lens I would love to see about: Sigma 28-45 1.8 Sigma 50mm 1.2 Sigma 28-105 2.8 LUMIX 20-60

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

Looks like I gotta get in contact with Sigma cause that's a lot of glass to buy😂. But I can do the 20-60mm

[@Lucenafoto]

@@DustinArmstrongPro hahah It's just a dream! Great video, as always!

[@randolphcroft4212]

My 28-200 pretty much lived on my S9 on my last visit to Venice and I can't whine about anything!

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

It's so nice

[@aintnopicnic3662]

My first lens was the Sigma 24-70 DG DN Art, touted by everyone on YT as the ultimate all-rounder. Unfortunately, this lens produces a flat, lifeless video look. The two Lumix S-Pro lenses 24-70 and 50 are in a completely different league. The "3D-Pop" is no voodoo, it's the main thing that Sigma can't deliver. Things got even better when I added the Blazar Apex and Dulens APO Mini Prime Lens to my kit. ** Never use photo lenses for video. Sigma, for example, can degrade even the best camera to the level of a bad smartphone. ** Great for hobby photographers and beginners, but a poor choice for those with high standards in motion picture quality.

[@DanoFPV]

You know what L mount lenses I love for my L mount camera? The ones that don't even come in L mount. The selection of L mount lenses is... poor :( . The ones we do have are so incredibly expensive for what you get. I don't think any of the Lumix non-S lenses are really jaw dropping. Good lenses, but no character at all.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

That's just photography lenses in general really. You can say the same about any brands 1st party lenses being expensive too.

[@giuseppetataranni]

Please Panasonic, in 2025 release S Pro lens with aperture gear. Please a 12-24 2.8. PLEASE.

[@mex5341]

my fav are Sigma 35 f1,4 L, Lumix 50 1.8 and 85 1.8. I would like to have Lumix 24-70 and 50 1.4 but the price is so expensive , lenses are so big . Not worth for me to invest hard in Lumix lenses

[@Princeton_James]

Ive tested most Sigma lenses side by side to the S pro. S pro always wins. Contrast, sharpness, colors are all better on the S pro. I just have the Sigma 50mm 1.2 because 1.2 its not available from S Pro.

[@DustinArmstrongPro]

It's so nice

[@aintnopicnic3662]

100% True.

[@huasheng9695]

15:45 quoted from Camera Conspiracy @cameraconspiracy the "3D pop" XDD