Incredibly Fast 7Artisans 35mm F0.95 On The Panasonic GX85

[@fourtysevenMedia]

GX85 content ? instant like :)

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Haha that's what I'm talking about, thank you my man!

[@newnowproject8730]

Absolutely loving your videos, the aesthetics you have going on and your style of presentation! Also, you persuaded me to get the GX85!

[@BlueRidgeRider]

I got my GX85 this week. It came with two zoom lenses. I also purchased a 25mm prime. Thanks to this video I just ordered this lens.

[@7artisansOfficial]

Hi, Spencer, thank you so much for this. Would like to contact you for more collabs. :)

[@phristo]

I have the GX9 now and I watch all your M43 video just because they are done so well.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Haha thank you my friend, I really appreciate it! The GX9 is a beautiful little camera, I'm jealous :)

[@jijivishant]

i got a 7 artisan lens last year for a6000, love the colors, but its focus throw is shit. Impractical below 4.0 for any professional use. So i just use it for hobby and playing.

[@ceasarsalad2055]

Thank you so much for making contents for the GX85. It’s such an underrated camera

[@aqilrifanda]

how to setup from to much grain and noise , in fact i use 200 iso , i think i had problem in setting

[@Mraz75]

You have my respect, your explanation just about lens, with the music and footage.. is sooooooo dramtic and cinematic

[@morpheusmorph13]

Gonna get this for my g85. Must be great combination with lumix's IBIS.

[@AlienLokal]

Hello, Spencer. Another good gear review, i really like your style of storytelling it feels like watching a short movie. Stumbled upon your channel when i was looking for Lumix review and decided to buy my very first camera which is a Lumix G85 paired with a 35mm f1.4 by TTartisan - so excited to test it out.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you so much my friend! Let me know how you end up liking your combo, G85 is the big brother the the GX85!

[@silverlightphotoco]

@@SpencerWhiteman and Adityar, I've been testing the GX85, G85 (and a G7) with a variety of lenses, and I've found the images from the GX85, G85, to be almost identical, and the G7, while quite good, is much different (and requires different settings, treatment to match the other 2). I'm also interested to see what you think, how you like the 1.4 version, etc!!!

[@beritadunia2588]

if you choose one lens between nikon 24 and 7artisan or maybe panasonic what you recomend?

[@silverlightphotoco]

Thank you (nice!) I really like the focal length of 35mm on M43!!! Would it be okay if I fly a few questions by, that may seem a little picky, but my perspective comes from focusing on being a super-low budget filmmaker, who is looking to recommend items to others that are " the best bang for the buck"? Question #1: Do you think, with the ISO capabilities of the GX85, the f/0.95 is needed very often (or does an f/1.4 seem to be sufficient for most NATURAL LIGHT situations)? NOTE: I've used, and done a review on, the Meike 35 f/1.7, and 1.7 wasn't good enough, with my GX85, for some situations. So, I'm looking at testing the 1.4 version, and do you have a recommendation in regard to a comparison to either one of these? Sorry for the long questions!😃

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey my friend, I love these types of questions and concerns so no worries! I don't think the 0.95 is needed often, 1.4 should be more than enough for most situations. I try not to exceed 800-1250 ISO on the GX85, most situations don't require me to go beyond that. The 0.95 could come in handy for that extra stop of light for very dimly lit (whether that's natural or artificial lighting) situations. That's a good question, I think the difference between 0.95-1.4 and 1.4-1.7 is marginal. Maybe 0.95-1.7 is a bit more justifiable of a purchase since that is almost two extra stops of light, which could help quite a bit in very specific situations.

[@silverlightphotoco]

@@SpencerWhiteman thank you again! I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions, and the answers you provided me are very helpful. The ISO tip is just what I was trying to figure out, and am very picky/idealistic about ISO, so I was trying to top out at 800, so it's good to know I can go a little higher.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

@@silverlightphotoco Of course! Feel free to drop any questions you have at anytime :)

[@KankukanAiki]

Awesome video. I am ashamed of my channel.. your videos are awesome.. you are incredible

[@DEANMURPHY]

Great video Leaving a comment to boost your stats a little

[@SpencerWhiteman]

You are the man Dan, thank you for the love, seriously!

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Drop me any questions you may have!

[@LoopyELBARTO]

What do you think about Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Micro 4/3. I'm contemplating on getting the 7artisan or the Sigma.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

@@LoopyELBARTO Good question. I think the Sigma is going to be a great choice since it has AF, that'll work out great with photo's. It will also be sharp throughout the entire focal range I'm sure, Sigma lenses to a great job at that, they're amazing! As far as the 7artisans lens goes, it will have more character, and nicer flares. The DOF will also be a touch creamier with that 12 blade aperture. With that said, the Sigma is a great all around choice, if you're planning on a more stylistic look, I'd go with the 7artisans!

[@halcyonmemoirs]

Love the M43 content! Have you heard about the TTartisan 50mm f1.2? Hope you get your hands on it too for the gx85 and would love to see the results. Also its only $100 :)

[@LoopyELBARTO]

@@SpencerWhiteman Thank you so much for the insight!! Love your content

[@sebastianaguirre8025]

This lens looks great for low lighting. Great softness on the image. Great video.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Absolutely is, thanks Sebastian!

[@vasanth.s419]

​@@SpencerWhitemanbro lumix g85 this lens suitable or unsuitable please tell bro reply

[@christian-gu5oq]

@@vasanth.s419it’s suitable

[@PrinceTim]

You make me love my GX85.

[@mattvelasquez]

subbed you! perhaps you can make a montage of your photos and footages from this lens. keep up the good work!

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you so much my man! Unfortunately I ended up selling it just recently since I haven't been shooting as much, but I'll see if I can scrounge up some video & photo with it for a future video :)

[@T-Prime848]

How is the focus peaking on the LUMIX GX80 when it comes to photography Have you tried to do photography on the street or in nature using this 7Artisan or an old vintage glass mounted on the LUMIX GX80 …

[@ruff1draft]

I am pleased this lens is also on the Nikon Z Mount and Sony E Mount as it would be great on the Sony A74 and Nikon Z5. I hope it will be realeased on the L Mount soon. As it would be great for all Panasonic L Mount camera's

[@ErtonPotter]

Does the lens have IS?? How possible so stable on the video 😅 My camera is GX85 and sometimes when shoot with artisan 35mm 1.8 so tremor 😅😅😅

[@GoingMerry1876]

Is this ok with canon m50?

[@philme8152]

Greetings...amazing lens, amazing camera that i also have....using amazing vintagelenses on it...and have special grip...because of that now an awesome usability with the gx80/gx85......will see you at ig.....

[@hoangbv]

Will you check you the Mitakon 17mm f0.95 for M43? I’m using one on my GX80 (bought mine in the UK) and it seems very similar to this lens. Almost like they copied each other or just made by the same people. Not a bad thing though as they are both affordable superb lenses!

[@0zaree100]

I picked up a GX85 on the used market recently because of you. I'm a long term owner of OM-D EM-5 classic. Thanks for doing an episode on this lens. I was checking it out previously.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

That is amazing to hear my friend, so glad my video inspired you! That is a staple of a camera in the Olympus lineup. Of course, thank you for watching!

[@kisaandnijiironamida]

Same here, Mr. Whiteman "sold" me the gx85 and im just so happy to use and hang out with this camera. As my first ever camera, with the plenty features it holds, im sure i will grow with it!

[@noisefekt]

Its not "boka" its bokeh! :D

[@charlie7345]

i like your video.. thanks for sharing about gx85, may i know what audio recorder u are using?

[@jsarahina]

There's a 7artisans 35mm 0.95 for MFT, is it really 35mm or I need to convert (x 2)?

[@SpencerWhiteman]

This one is a 70mm equivalent. Mitakon makes a 34mm equivalent (Mitakon 17mm 0.95)

[@castielvargastv7931]

Hmmmm.. i am not sure if i will buy this one or the 50mm version. I guess the 50mm would be the better portrait lense

[@freeflow313]

Looks rad! Been looking to expand our lens kit and this might be the one. Always appreciate the in-depth reviews, brotha!

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Of course my brotha! I'm trying to get connected with different lens manufacturers/companies to get my hands on these things. I have a new 17.5mm T1 Cine lens that is being sent my way that I'll be taking a look at soon!

[@055_jaluwruhantara5]

all the footages are taken by gx85 isn’t?

[@SpencerWhiteman]

All of the footage with the 2:35 black-bar matte overlay. All the b-roll of the camera itself is shot with the S1.

Greatest lenses review i ever seen!!!!

[@AkaTamimi]

nice video , is it compatible with Fuji X-T200

[@deiteabylilmeer]

Holy smokes!

[@devtank]

Great taste in Whiskey.

[@aytacyariktas2389]

indeed.

[@kencur9690]

? I mean, it’s bushmills... great whiskey, but entry level. It’s not like it’s some discovery...

[@rafid6419]

Is gx85 any good for photography?

[@chechupamela5741]

If don't mind about 16 mpx, good enough (but not the best) AF-S, no micro jack and no articulated screen (good for vlog), then go for it.

[@sofianwijaya7121]

why is so good video? camera+lens only or must have lighting ?

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Haha thank you my friend. I didn't use any artificial lighting besides my talking head segment, so, camera and lens!

[@Fzhazq]

Its kinda look like halation btw😂

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Truuu haha!

[@grbbbc]

Considering buying this lens, but could you please tell me where you set the timing if the lens doesn’t communicate with the body.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey there! When you say timing, what are you referring too?

[@stwostudio]

Like Always, you are really good and I am in Love of ur shots 😍 I have this lens since 3 months and i don't regret. I hope make cool shots like u soon. I try an another chinese brand TTartisans, the 50mm 1.2 is amazing with the gx85, hope you can try it one day.

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you so much man! That TTartisan 50 1.2 sounds amazing, i'd love to get my hands on one of those!

[@d30gaijin]

Late to the party but it would have been nice if you made some mention of any focusing aids there are in the GX85 since achieving focus manually at f/0.95 is going to be rather difficult i.e., there is no room for error.

[@furkonige]

great video, I will buy one now

[@cla.pmusic]

Brazil na house ...

[@mgffilms5970]

Thank you for a very informative and entertaining video. I wondered if you had any video's of this len's on your GH5? Even if there is no video to show have you tried in on the GH5 and how did you feel about the results?

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey there! Oof, I actually don't. However, rest assured, it will love even better on the GH5 :)

[@rapbisnar]

how did you like it for photos?

[@kinaiyastudios56]

Please make one for 50mm .95 ❤

[@jonatanjimenez3819]

Differences with Sigma 16 mm f1.4 and this lens?

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

Well, at least F 1,0 needs half iso than f 1,4….

[@DahSkada]

nice video, might have to look at this series from 7Artisans

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you my friend, absolutely, they create some killer little budget friendly lenses!

[@RickyMartinVideos]

Great stuff, Spencer! Hope you're doing well 👍

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you Ricky! I sure am, I hope you are as well and hope the Mac is treating you well!

[@cokdesatria1878]

daymm

[@baggbula]

Great stuff! Is it any good for macro shots (stills)? Cheers

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you my friend! Like I mentioned in the video, it's minimum focusing distance is really nice, it isn't macro by any means, but it focuses closer than similar options out there!

[@kinaiyastudios56]

Hello Do you have other payment options other than paypal for you LUTs ? Really wanna try them

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey there my friend! Thank you so much, you can email me at [e-mail], I can follow up with you there.

[@kinaiyastudios56]

Man I just noticed you replied 😭 I'll email you ❤

[@lukmenimnida2615]

Auto focus work??

[@horazbah]

Great video as always..Perhaps mitakon zhongyi 17mm f0.95 mft could be next to be reviewed

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey Dani, thank you! It's funny you mentioned that, I'm getting this sent t me right now zyoptics.net/product/new-mitakon-speedmaster-cinema-lens-17mm-t-1-0/. It isn't really built for a small camera like the GX85, but Zhongyi makes the smaller 17mm 0.95 that I'm sure will have very similar characteristics in terms of lens IQ.

[@horazbah]

@@SpencerWhiteman can't wait to see your video 👍🏻

[@KerlTabot]

@@SpencerWhiteman Spencer, thanks for you work! Great content and video as well) at the end I was thinking about Mitakon 17mm... :) now I'm pretty sure that another great video will appear soon ) It's interesting to see the difference between 17&35 wide open in terms of bokeh and depth of field I have GX85 and mitakon 25/f.0.95 and looking for another fast lens for wide angle ) your video will be very helpful ) looks like super fast 17-25-35 can be an ultimate combo for mft system)

[@hugobinetruy1186]

Love your work What is your grip for the GX85 ?

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey Hugo! I am using the grip from Ternal Desgin, it's a great little accessory.

[@kophotograph1803]

I love your video style. The footage is so nice to watch and with the music it feels very different, like a short movie. Love it!

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you so much my friend, that means a ton!

[@stillcinematic3163]

Can you please share picture profile and color grading process?

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey my friend! The color grading process was pretty intensive in this specific video. I always use Natural at -5 on everything besides -3 saturation. I used the GHalex Panasonic Natural LUT to VLOG conversion, then I added the GHalex Daylight Conversion LUT with some simple ceiling adjustments to keep my highlights around 70-80 ire. I also stacked a Vision 3 250d LUT on top at 15% opacity.

[@stillcinematic3163]

@@SpencerWhiteman Thanks for the response man! You nailed the colors. I think I'm going to try this out with the S5. Keep up the great work dude 👍

[@SpencerWhiteman]

@@stillcinematic3163 Of course, my pleasure! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[@A1Bokeh]

I did a video using the pergear 25 and 35 with the g9. Some of the shots looked amazing. These budget lenses do work

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Hey Ali, absolutely! How do you like that Mitakon 17 0.95?

[@A1Bokeh]

@@SpencerWhiteman my most used lens bro

[@SpencerWhiteman]

@@A1Bokeh That is awesome to hear, it looks like a beauty!

[@A1Bokeh]

@@SpencerWhiteman ya def a fav

[@vladoklepac3577]

We always benefit from your videos! 🙏

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you Vlado, you are the man, thank you for the continued support!

[@vladoklepac3577]

@@SpencerWhiteman no problem Spencer!

[@SkiwithMike]

Wonderful. Many thanks

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Thank you Mike!

[@bobbyolusoga759]

Would a focal reducer be overkill on this? As it also adds an extra stop. Great video Spence!!

[@SpencerWhiteman]

That's a good questions Bobby, you'd have to buy the lens with a mount that's not M43, for instance, the Nikon F model with a Nikon F to M43 sppedbooster. With that said, this lens is built to cover aps-c sized sensors, with a speedbooster, it would take the crop factor to a 1.3-1.4x on the GX85 in 4k, where as aps-c sensors are around a 1.5-1.6x crop. There could be vignetting but I'm not completely sure!

[@SpencerWhiteman]

I take that back, it looks like it doesn't come in a Nikon F mount but rather the Nikon Z mount, so I don't believe there is any way to put a focal reducer on this setup.

[@bobbyolusoga759]

@@SpencerWhiteman Thanks! I appreciate the thorough response!! You don’t know how much I’ve learned from this channel. Keep em coming 💪🏾💪🏾

[@SpencerWhiteman]

@@bobbyolusoga759 Thank you so much for the love and support Bobby!!!

[@itsmarcocanlas]

When he makes a new video 😍

[@SpencerWhiteman]

Lets GOOOOO

[@raconteurcat]

why do reviewers do this all the time??? seriously, guys, okay, you've got a great camera setup, we've seen you and appreciated how you look..talking head almost all the time instead of more examples of the lens working(((( just stop it! you're not Instagramming girls(btw I don't mind, with all due respect) more equipment overview, more sample shots and rolls... and the lens is wonderful, I was convinced again. thank you!

[@kencur9690]

This review is literally chock full of examples.