Lumix 35mm f1.8 S - The BEST ONE yet!! (Review with PHOTO/VIDEO samples)

[@ryejack]

I absolutely love that Panasonic has created these four lenses to be the same size, relatively same weight, same aperture, same filter size, etc.. It's so nice to see a company putting this much thought into how their end-users will be using their equipment. I'm so excited to pick all four up over time.

[@PavSZ]

five, there is also 18mm now. They are all great

[@ryejack]

@@PavSZ Oh yeah, I forgot about that one. Gotta catch em all!

[@Faustustopheles]

that one is 800 bucks.... I'll have to wait....

[@deepavetrichelvan2942]

All s5 owners very happy to see your video... Thank u

[@PavSZ]

It's my pleasure

[@Ulisesdimensiondelarte]

3:57

[@kentmemories]

I bought 24mm and 50mm because of your review. After watching this, 35mm will follow. I really love this f1.8 set of prime: nice character & bokeh, beautiful color, light weight and balance.

[@PavSZ]

Great to hear! Once you are invested in the others in the set, it would be rude not to get another one 😉

[@mcronfpv8736]

18 - 35 - 85 sounds like a good set. The 18mm 1.8 will be released next year !

[@intheblues]

Nice video, Pav. I can't wait to get my hands on this one. :)

[@PavSZ]

Thank you! Great lens

[@JohnDennery]

I've watched a ton of your videos and the images and footage in this one really do stand out - that must be a truly superb lens! I suspect this will definitely get more people interested in the Lumix system. Great video as always, thanks for sharing!

[@PavSZ]

Thank you very much!

[@JoshCameron]

Great review mate!

[@PavSZ]

Thanks Josh!

[@anisafay4221]

This video compared to all is my deciding factor on purchasing these lenses within my budget. Beginner who just bought s5iix during black friday deals and your channel has amazing content user friendly.

[@PavSZ]

You can't go wrong with these lenses.

[@VZAAGE]

I noticed that your videos are in slow motion, so does that mean that you used 4K60 and that they are shot with a 1.5x crop?

[@PavSZ]

my videos are not in slow motion. All talk is filmed in 24fps. Some b-roll is filmed in 60fps and then slow down to 40% of the original speed

[@PavSZ]

IN this video all 60fps footage was filmed in full HD

[@VZAAGE]

@Pav SZ oh ok the b roll is in HD. That makes sense. Thanks for the info.

[@Sneaky-Sneaky]

After watching your vid…..now I have to go buy it!! Thanks for a high energy review!!

[@PavSZ]

You are so welcome! Good lens!

[@cobymarcum1442]

Awesome review, especially since you demonstrated the focus breathing, or lack of it for a lens in this price range. 👍 Thank you!

[@PavSZ]

Thanks for watching!

[@dorianvocalartist]

I loved the review, and the bloopers at the end 🤭

[@PavSZ]

Yay, thank you!

[@CrazyGamer109]

Was just about to pick up the 50 1.8, but now this is tempting as well… great to see the S system getting support by great glass!

[@PavSZ]

they really nailed it with all of them

[@northwesthotspots6309]

Pav thanks for the vids! Big help! Just got the Lumix s5ii and kit lens. I do videos and photos but mostly videos. I'm excited to get the 35mm prime but then maybe I should the 16-35 pro? Is the 16-35 as sharp as the 35mm prime? Also I was excited about the 1.8 aperture for the 35mm and the 16-36 is only f4. I was looking forward to that 1.8! What do you think?

[@PavSZ]

nice one! 35mm prime is smaller but 16-35 gives you a little bit more versatility even though it is only f4. Only you can decide which one is right for you

[@pendle65]

Happy New Year. Great review. Thinking of buying the S1 or S5 as they are on offer at the moment and looking for my first lens to pair with it. I regonised the locations for your review as I live in the area. You forget how beatiful the area is when you live there.

[@PavSZ]

This 35mm is really good .... and all the Lumix f1.8 primes too!

[@mohamedeltaleb]

Amazing lens.. after had the lumix 20-60mm,85mm & 70-300mm now it’s the time to acquise this lens… native is massive 😎

[@PavSZ]

Totally agree!

[@jacobh5817]

A Lumix S summer This summer holidays we travelled through the Alps by car and hiking. Both in the mountains as well as some cities. I didn’t want to skimp on IQ, so instead of a smaller Fujifilm camera, I decided on taking my SL2 and SL2-S with me. I normally use these, next to my X2D, for professional fashion and beauty work in the studio. For that I have the 50 Lux-SL as well as the 24-90 and 75 Cron-SL lenses. Great glass, but quite heavy to carry around for an entire day at 37ºC. We also have two Lumix S lenses: the 50 and 85/f1.8. Both are lightweight and astonishingly good value for money. I decided to answer two questions for myself: 1) how good are the Lumix lenses really for stills, and 2) are they worthy of mounting to a Leica SL2 body? So, I borrowed two more S lenses: the 35 and the 18/f1.8 and here’s my conclusion. First, I didn’t take the 24/f1.8. I tried that lens before and although it was solid, I wasn’t impressed by the sharpness. I think it is nowhere near as good as the 50 and the 85 for stills. Nevertheless, for video it is great. Talking about video, if you’re a video shooter and use L-mount, don’t look further than these 5 Lumix S lenses. They’re almost a no-brainer. Same size, almost same weight, same filter size, great IQ, fast AF and great MF on both Panasonic S and Leica SL cameras. Having said that, I’m mostly a stills shooter, but I also value the filter size and AF performance. Secondly, although these lenses have ‘ plastic’ barrels (actually it is Thermal Stable Composite), they’re well-made and can take a beating. They don’t have the premium feel of an APO-Summicron-SL, but each weight less than half and costs about an eight of the price. Thirdly, these lenses behave great on a Leica body. AF is superfast and accurate. MF is fully configurable (I have mine set at linear with a 120º rotation). They’re beautifully balanced and with IBIS 0,5sec is no problem at all. Next, image quality is excellent. No, they’re not as good as the APO-SLs, but all 4 can easily handle 47MP and color rendering was identical. As for the 35 and 50, I’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference with the new Summicron-SL lenses. You have to really favor the premium feel of Leica to spend 4x as much for basically the almost same IQ. Are they as good as the Sigma i-Series or the Art-series? Yes, definitely as good as the i-Series 35/45/50/65/90mm and marginally less than the 20/24mm i-Series. However, the i-Series has max. apertures and filter sizes all over the place, are not weather sealed and AF is definitely not as good on SL2 and SL2-S bodies. As for the Art-series, yes, the 20/24 has visibly better IQ and the 35/50/85 are marginally better. However, all Art lenses are way heavier, bigger, more expensive and AF is also less consistent on SL2 and SL2-S bodies. My conclusion, these 4 Lumix S lenses (18/35/50/85) are exceptional in terms of value for money. The 50 and 85 are no-brainers also for stills photographers. For the 18 and 35 you might also look at the Sigma i-Series, but I valued the similarity in handling and AF/MF. As a fashion/beauty photographer I also prefer the Lumix over the Sigma rendering, although you can adjust that in post. In my view they’re worthy of mounting to an SL, SL2 or SL2-S. Yes, the APO-SLs are definitely better in all aspects, but these four lenses together cost less than half of one APO-SL lens. Having to carry my own bag and viewing the results afterwards, I never regretted not having an APO-SL with me. The only option would have been the 24-90 Vario-Elmar, but that lens mounted on an SL2 is a hefty set. Using the SL2-S and only the 35/f1.8 was such a great night outdoors combo, that I really enjoyed taking my camera with me.

[@Muchtoobizy]

Thank you for taking the trouble to post this. I own a SL2-s and I've been reluctant to invest in these lightweight plastic-feeling lenses for such an expensive camera. You make a good argument. I can't afford APO lenses and I hate compromises, so maybe I will give this 35/1.8 or 50/1.8 a try.

[@theXvisions]

Thanks for quality review dude. Keep them coming.

[@PavSZ]

Thanks, will do!

[@rkweddingstories]

Amazing job, but i have a question - which to chose? This One Lumix 35 1.8 or Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN ?

[@PavSZ]

for Lumix camera, this, no doubt. Smaller, lighter and zero issues with af

[@rkweddingstories]

@@PavSZ Thanks!

[@cesar862000]

Indeed I love your reviews, very specific, brief and great detail in your opinions about this lumix lenses... I just picked up an S5 and 50 mm combo. Saludos desde México!

[@PavSZ]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching! Good choice - this is what I am rocking S5 and 50mm - love that combo!

[@Whaever_1981]

Thx for the great review! How does this lens compare with the Sony 35 1.8 (which you also reviewed) from a character/rendering pov? Do you think Panasonic is worth considering for photography?

[@PavSZ]

I think it is a better lens overall. Lumix cameras are great for photography

[@Whaever_1981]

@@PavSZ dzieki!:)

[@Ansonandco]

I love the honesty hahaha “would I buy it? You bet your ass I would!”

[@PavSZ]

I totally would!

[@wilhelmmatthies5921]

Beautiful photos! The lens works so well!

[@PavSZ]

Thanks so much!

[@jeffreybowdoin1881]

Another great video. I like how there is character in Panasonic lenses. This looks like a great lens!

[@PavSZ]

It really is! Thank you!

[@giuseppe.g]

Great review, I'm really undecided whether to buy this 35 mm or the sigma art 35 1.4 to mount on my s5ii... Which one would you recommend for both photos and videos?

[@PavSZ]

both great lenses. Lumix is smaller and lighter. Sigma has got wider aperture. Sigma is also a little bot more expensive. Only you can decide. Hire both and see which one suits you better personally.

[@giuseppe.g]

it's really hard, the price its not a problem, for what i see the sigma it's a little better for sharpness, but lumix go better for autofocus, you notice it?@@PavSZ

[@lorenzo82art]

My Lord your videos are amazing... how do you nail a perfect exposure??? I face a lot of difficulties with Panasonic

[@PavSZ]

oh thank you!!! I don't know really. I always use Ninja V. Use my own LUT for preview. I made it slightly too dark so I have to slightly over expose in V-LOG to make the picture look right on Ninja V and that's it

[@NQMediaUK]

Fab review have just purchased S5ii kit including 50mm f1.8..if you were starting over would you have both 50mm and 35mm or if you were to have to stick with one which would you prefer for most of your work!? Thanks

[@PavSZ]

Thank you for watching! I'd always go for 50mm if I couldn't have anything else. Otherwise 35/50/85 combo

[@NQMediaUK]

@@PavSZmany thanks

[@Dokumentara]

Hello Pav, I already have the 35mm Sigma DG HSM f1.4 and happy about pictures quality but frustrated by HF. How does the Lumix 35mm f1.8 compares to the Sigma ? Also understood that Sigma also has a DG DN version. Does it make sense to change the Sigma for the Lumix? Many thanks for always wise advise….

[@PavSZ]

This lens is smaller and a little better overall than Sigma you have and the DG DN version (which I love!) especially for Lumix cameras

[@MrShadowx787]

I'm considering the Panasonic S 35mm or the Sigma 35mm f1.4 dg dn for my first prime lens for my Panasonic S1. Any recommendation or specific things I should consider? The Sigma is about $200 more and about twice the weight of the Panasonic but it gets the better aperture. I'm just not sure if the tradeoffs are worth it for the Sigma.

[@RoodalA1]

​@@MrShadowx787

[@artemiopatino1646]

Excited for the 18mm 1.8 that was also announced.

[@PavSZ]

me too!

[@catalanbx2516]

Hi, I’m considering to buy the lumix s5m2 for close range videos(as a tattoo artist). So what lens do you suggest to buy? S18,24,35? Thanks a lot!

[@PavSZ]

for close up work I'd go for 50 or 85mm. If you mean that you want to use it in the tighter space than 24 or 35mm might be more suited. 18mm is great but you'll see noticeable wide angle distortion when you get close to your subject with it

[@ralphlumbres]

Hey Pav, thanks for your very informative videos. Been watching a lot of your videos lately. Keep it up! Also, I have some questions if you don’t mind. Looking into buying a full-frame camera soon and really considering the S5-upgrading from Fuji XT20 and Sony ZV1 (thinking of keeping the Sony and maybe selling the Fuji). 1. I’m thinking of buying the 50mm 1.8 as my first lens for the S5 and skip the kit lens for now. I can buy it for around the same price here in Japan, second-hand. I’m currently using the Fuji 18-55 2.8-4 kit lens with my Fuji XT20 and just feel that it’s not shallow enough, and just generally would like to try a new lens-I feel that it’s very similar to the 20-60 3.5-5.6(?) kit lens of Panasonic. What do you think? 2. Also, I'm still not 100% on the S5 because of the autofocus and because the FujiXT4 (meaning I don’t need to change system) having very similar features albeit being APS-C, plus XT4 has 400 megabit (?) video recording over S5’s 150(?) (does this even matter?). And also I’m also looking at Nikon Z6 II which I think is very similar to the S5 in terms of price and specs. Z6II having better autofocus according to reviews but only has 8bit internally. And I’m not sure but I think Nikon Z has more expensive lens than Panasonic? Can you confirm this since I know you have a Nikon Z6? Anyway, my use case would be around 50/50 or 60% video, 40% photo. For video, I use it for documenting art projects and short documentaries (interviews, brolls, etc.), plus maybe some travel, and possibly self-filming, hence the need for autofocus. For photo, it is more personal (family and street photography) but also supplementary to documentation of the art projects that I do. Thanks in advance if you get to answer my question. Would love to know from others as well if they have experience with these systems. :)

[@bjornarya]

I own a lumix S1 and the autofocus is just fine for photos, but for video the continuous autofocus is not at all reliable. I shoot sports videos mostly and I have to shoot at f/11 so that the shots are usable if not in focus. For reliable continuous autofocus there are only 2 option in my opinion, sony and canon.

[@framewavemedia4831]

Is your appreciation of the Autofocus of this lens based on filming in 60fps or do you see equivalent results at 24/30fps? Do you have any favorite settings to try and limit the pulsing you're referring to?

[@PavSZ]

I film in 24fps and in 4k as well. I do not like APS-C crop either - this lens in my opinion has the smallest number of auto focusing issues out of them all. I have reviewed all of them and this really stood out for me

[@mickekling]

Great review as always. I’m a video shooter and I currently own the S5 with the 20-60mm kit lens, and I think it’s okay for outdoor (or well lit) places. I plan to expand my kit with at least one prime for indoor shoot, but I have a hard time deciding if I should go with the 24mm or 35mm, I think the 50mm is too tight.

[@PavSZ]

35mm sits perfectly in the middle - not too tight and not too wide

[@mickekling]

@@PavSZ thanks 👍🏻

[@mickekling]

@@PavSZ I’m now convinced that 35mm is the right focal length for me, the question is now Sigma 1.4 or Panasonic 1.8, I’m leaning towards the Sigma lens since it now supports linear manual focus after the recent firmware update. Is there any cons in comparison to the Panasonic lens regarding shooting video?

[@PavSZ]

@@mickekling Lumix lens will auto focus better in my opinion - 35mm is the best out of them all

[@mickekling]

@@PavSZ Then I’ll go for the Lumix 35mm 1.8

[@markshirley01]

Hi - are the video clips at the beginning the standard profile. 3:00 Plus where you on a gimbal.

[@PavSZ]

that was filmed from the gimbal (zhiyun Crane 2s) in V-log, graded in Premiere

[@FDFchannel1]

hello, if i already have sigma 28 to 70 , on lumix s5, is it worth buying that lense 35mm 1.8 lumix? ive got a deal for 600 canadian thank you

[@PavSZ]

I think it is. Any focal length of a prime lens always looks different to the corresponding focal length on a zoom lens. Also with this lens you get wider aperture

[@FDFchannel1]

@@PavSZ thank you

[@jajack71]

Thanks for the review. Who is the model walking ?

[@PavSZ]

Thanks! check out my instagram for the answer 😉

[@bradleyjpaolucci]

Would you recommend the 35 or 50mm for food photography and occasional portrait Photography?

[@PavSZ]

50 is better for that in my opinion

[@bradleyjpaolucci]

Thanks!

[@zacx6970]

Hello Pav how will you compare between this lens and the sigma f/1.4 in terms of image quality and performance without thinking about the aperture?

[@PavSZ]

Similar for sure but Sigma is a better lens overall but also bigger and heavier

[@philouver]

Good test 😉 why is it better than Sigma 35mm f2 ? 🙏

[@PavSZ]

I do actually own Sigma 35mm f2 and I love it but it has got small issues like chromatic aberration and bulging visible, all fixable in post but this Lumix lens has got no issues at all and it is f1.8 as well

[@philouver]

@@PavSZ 🙏😉

[@Dobby872011]

Hi, Do you still think the same? I have the same question. Don’t know what to get, this one or Sigma 35mm f/2 🤔

[@lukaszs44]

Jaka jest różnica między tym obiektywem a Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4? Jest duża różnica w jakości obrazka?

[@PavSZ]

Sigma jest większa i ma pierscień przesłony, rownież f1.4. Mała różnica w jakości ale Sigma może jest marginalnie ostrzejszym obiektywem

[@RoryandCasey]

Thanks for the review! How is the AF in 4k 24fps?

[@PavSZ]

as expected

[@IronMacFitness]

@@PavSZ that means....it's not good at all then 😂😂

[@PavSZ]

@@IronMacFitness I have been doing a lot of tests with AF and there are 2 ways to get it working solid in all frame rates. By solid I mean the best possible and predictable outcome - I'll be making a separate video about it soon

[@IronMacFitness]

@@PavSZ awesome, thanks dude

[@thestagerocks]

I'm nowhere near as good as the gear I've bought...but I picked up the 85 and the 35 to try and oh my word. Instantly my photographs were better. It was more noticeable with the 85. The 85 makes everything you take a pic of look like it's been shopped to draw your attention. However, I find that the (based on my skill) 85 likes light and contrast but in overall low light scenarios my 35 works better. For example, the supreme magic of just taking a pic of a guitar in a stand was gone when I tried to get shots of a band on stage. in Very low light and very busy scenes with dancers, strobes, colored led-s etc. the 35 was the one that got me the best shots.

[@PavSZ]

all lenses, especially primes, work different in different situations. You have to wait to get the most out of them when shooting and how to process the photos to get a specific look. I personally haven't noticed optical difference between 85 and 35. Pretty much the same to me

[@ishootbvi9749]

What do you think of the 18mm 1.8? I shoot real estate. Thank you

[@PavSZ]

this is what I think about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJiyfKaYfLaSgrc

[@JonackFilm]

I very like your videos :) I own the S5 since 6 weeks now and i have the sigma art 24-70mm f2.8 :) i think my next Lens will also be a 35mm Prime Lens

[@PavSZ]

Good choice! Thank you for watching!

[@FDFchannel1]

@paul jonack you think its worth getting the prime? i have the sigma too and im wondering since we already have the focal lenth in the 24 to 70

[@JonackFilm]

@@FDFchannel1 I purchased the 35mm 3 days ago. I like the Lens so far very much. I will do comparison video on my KZbin Channel

[@FDFchannel1]

@@JonackFilm thx how do u like it for video? i heard its really nice the autofocus of my zoom sigma sucks thats why im thinking of buying the 35mm though most of my friends tell me to stick with my zoom since i have the same focal lenght at 2.8

[@JonackFilm]

@@FDFchannel1 the S5 pays all my bills so I like it so far :) I have the 35mm now and it's awesome :) Native Lenses have better autofocus but I don't use autofocus never in client work.

[@Ulisesdimensiondelarte]

Great shot

[@PavSZ]

which one?

[@RodizellMusicalOne]

How do you think this compares to the Sigma DG DN f1.2?

[@PavSZ]

it doesn't. Different lens in a different class. The only similarity they have between each other is 35mm focal length

[@IrfanKhokharFilms]

best review.. amazing!

[@PavSZ]

oh thank you!

[@renelaudien9556]

Great review, thx, just ordered best regards Rene

[@PavSZ]

Enjoy it!

[@happytriggerva927]

How fast AF? Fast Like sony? BTW Awesome footage!

[@PavSZ]

it is as fast as it is possible with Lumix system - Sony like in my opinion

[@stevestrasser6833]

Regarding the focus by wire system: I have the Lumix S Pro 24-70mm. When I focus manually, I can see the steps when the focus plane is moving. It is not stepless or smooth at all. The focus plane jumps and it gets very noticeable at higher focal lengths. Strangely enough, this does not occur in the AF modes: here the focus is smooth and the stepless motor kicks in. In my opinion, the stepless motor should also be activated in manual mode.

[@PavSZ]

that's really strange! I have never noticed that with any Lumix lens before

[@stevestrasser6833]

@@PavSZ It is a common problem with focus by wire lenses. Just watch the focus peaking closely when focusing manually. Try cropped in and 70mm, change focus slowly. You‘ll see the steps - or „jumps“ of the peaking color.

[@NikolaosTsarmpopoulos]

That makes it not so fit for video...

[@vikastiwari1844]

@@stevestrasser6833 is this a problem in all brands sony nikon lumix canon ?

[@vikastiwari1844]

@@stevestrasser6833 have u tested autofocus in raw video with a lumix camera?

[@greeneryeveryday5699]

beautiful clips

[@PavSZ]

Many thanks

[@_Chris390]

Great video, thank you :)

[@PavSZ]

Thank you for watching!

[@FazliYusri]

Is this lens image stabilised?

[@PavSZ]

no, it's not

[@DashVisionLLC]

Is this a micro four thirds lens?

[@PavSZ]

no, this is a full frame lens

[@Mowikan]

Compared to sigma 35 f2?

[@PavSZ]

Hard to tell the difference and Sigma is build a touch better

[@PepPayo]

I think I want this one also. Maybe before need some tools that let me extract enough money from banks that let me afford that not cheap investment! 👻 Thanks again for that cool video! 👍

[@PavSZ]

I hear that a blue print of the bank building, spade and a drill are good for that 😉 Thank you for watching!

[@NickDelDuca]

The reason why this lens has character is because it's likely a Leica optical formula. The Leica 50mm F2 and the Lumix 50mm 1.8 are nearly identical in rendering character except the Leica lens is made with higher quality glass so it's sharper. This lens is likely the same with the Leica 35mm F2.

[@PavSZ]

I'm not sure about it. It's just a nice, well priced prime

[@stoneylama]

sold me. mine is in the mail.

[@PavSZ]

YES!

[@Joe_Joe20]

Buy this man an iron hahaha Thanks for review mate!

[@PavSZ]

haha - yes, I need it!

[@McMurphy13]

the lens makes a quiet noise, is that normal?

[@PavSZ]

no, it should NOT be noisy

[@McMurphy13]

@@PavSZ It's very quiet, I only hear it when I get close

[@PavSZ]

@@McMurphy13 I can't say that I have ever heard anything coming from any Lumix lens. The glass elements have to move when auto focusing, maybe that's what you are hearing

[@andrerenaud1759]

Does it fit with a s5II?

[@PavSZ]

of course

[@danymirabal]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@PavSZ]

Thanks!

[@fredriksvard2603]

Really... i too *strongly* dislike 35mm and go either for 85 or 20. Is it that good, does it absolutely obliterate the 20/24 options? It does look good but it's got that boring or even ugly perspective.

[@PavSZ]

it does not obliterate the 20/24 - totally different focal length. I can't see myself using 35mm for everything - it is one of those focal lengths that it has it's purpose.

[@fredriksvard2603]

@@PavSZ yeah i know some do, and some get great results. It would have to be a pretty special lens to let quality dictate focal length though. I like 20 myself but as you say its totally different

[@jaybuckets2153]

The model ? The star of the show . Lol

[@PavSZ]

was that a question? why lol?

[@jaybuckets2153]

@@PavSZ joking . Good work my guy .

[@AllCarsUnited]

​@@PavSZ reasons not allowed to be mentioned on KZbin

[@Kami84]

Who is the lovely lady in the athleisure outfit? Is that a model?

[@PavSZ]

a friend

[@BobvsBob]

like the fact you leeft the bloopers in at the end. and that hottie keeps popping up in random places...

[@PavSZ]

Thanks!

[@shtrudel-pu1cm]

thanks great bokha and video test. your wife ?

[@PavSZ]

thanks! haha, no. Just a friend

[@leesanghong80]

Ak16a

[@PavSZ]

???