Lumix S 50mm F1.8 - First Impressions

I was excited to put the new Lumix 50mm S F1.8 through its paces. We take the compact prime to a beautiful garden, portrait photoshoot and along the Jurassic Coast.
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Equipment Used: Lumix S1R, S1 & 50mm S F1.8
BTS: Lumix S1 & 24-70 F2.8
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[@Neoxenon]

Love your review. No clickbait title, no over-the-top delivery. Just solid sharing of your impressions backed up by great photos that inspire!

[@resa.graphy6671]

I've known KZbin for years, over 90% of the videos recently are really boring, but your video is wonderful, great compilation, great music, everything you say is fun to hear. keep it up and more videos of you like this. Respect!

[@MrMick560]

I agree.

[@DaMDryer]

The emotion captured brought a tear to my eye. At the same time, I feel thoroughly informed. Splendid!

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

Nice review. Love your calm, pleasant delivery. Great shots! Thank you.

[@seanbrucemedia5695]

Very Nice! Best demonstration I've seen so far.

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment

[@Dimasphotographer]

Just found this today! Amazing, loved everything. Just subscribed. Music, content, informed comments... Just love it. Please keep going

[@rasmus_mattsson]

Beautiful photos and very nice video, well done!

[@jeromeh3605]

Thanks for this great video and BTS. Can't wait to use it with my LumiX S5.

[@DrewBuckler]

Thanks so much for the comment! The S5 and 50mm F1.8 makes a great combo

[@dustybaron5942]

I bought this lens for my S5, and I couldn't be happier with it. One aspect of the lens, other than the quality of the image it produces, is how good it feels to shoot with it. It just feels good in one's hand due to the fat focus ring and its construction.

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

I’ve been mulling over whether to get this lens and I think the technique you demonstrated with the review was spot on.

[@Deltic7]

Wonderful Drew. Great to see and hear you.

[@DrewBuckler]

Thanks so much, Michael

[@AnalogMonoxide]

Already have this lens and really like it. Just came to see the shots - very nice.

[@WorkingTitleVP]

Such a good video! I LOVE that you used natural light for the shoots too

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you! Really appreciate the comment ☺️

[@davegrodzki]

Great review in real-world settings whilst being a thoroughly entertaining video! Dig your work and you definitely earned a subscribe. Been waiting for the 1.8 50 & 35 primes for a while now to compliment my S5, and am convinced these will be great!

[@DrewBuckler]

Thanks so much, Dave! Really appreciate the comment. I can’t wait for the 35 1.8 ☺️

[@salahsalem9448]

One of the best video about this lens on youtube, great job 👌

[@DrewBuckler]

Thanks, Salah! Appreciate the comment ☺️

[@shaunphaneuf5018]

just bought one for my SL2 from watching this great review! thank you! im excited to use it!

[@trevorloken8699]

Gorgeous model, excellent cinematography, thoughtful review. Greetings from the U.S. I once owned the 50mm f/1.4 S Pro lens to pair with my Lumix S1R, but the weight was a huge drawback, so I sold the 50mm S Pro to get a lighter option. This lens being $449 USD is an absolute steal, and I will definitely be looking into purchasing.

[@DrewBuckler]

They’re both excellent 50mm lenses! Did you end up going with the 1.8?

[@brandonburridge]

these colors are incredible! great video :)

[@kdfi4101]

I love your portrait photos and your outfit. both so cool.

[@TimotheosEnterprisesMedia]

I enjoyed your video this is the 2nd time I've watched it is it and tell Tess she is just flat out beautiful.

[@MrMick560]

Lovely photos, lovely models.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Great video with a very good mood and nice results. This shows how this 50mm is efficient and renders very nicely. No need for the huge 1.4 version ! And on a S1R it must be fantastic too

[@DrewBuckler]

I’ve taken the 50mm F1.8 everywhere with me since I produced this video. Fantastic lens!

[@chrischan9322]

Thanks for this video! Very nice sharing, the color is so nice and the lens dosent look like a cheap lens at all!

[@DrewBuckler]

Thanks, Chris! Since making this video I’ve shot 40+ weddings with this lens. It’s fantastic

[@wilhelmmatthies5921]

YOu two did a great job togther with the camera and the 50mm!

[@codenameFourtySeven]

To the point video mate! You had me engaged all the way

[@ByEwold]

Really nice video man!!

[@nenmaster1650]

Good Work Fella, Keep it up (Lewis, yes that lewis.)

[@frosti173]

amazing video . beautiful photos

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@michaelbell75]

Great video and really nice photos and video, subscribed. I also shoot my portraits on cloudy WB and love natural light. If I get an S5ii, this will be my first lens.

[@webersteve1547]

what a beautiful video!

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you, really appreciate the comment! 🙏🏼

[@FrazerGoddon]

Just bought this very lens from you, though I'll be pairing it with an S5. It won't have as much resolution as this one has. I find the S5 to be decent all rounder, bar the autofocus. I just couldn't justify the premium for the latest S5 ii (yet, at least).

[@alvarosalguero3651]

Nice video, keep on posting more, I am a big fan of Panasonic too, I’ll buy this Lens, thank you for sharing. Subscribed!

[@whoisbenjamin]

awesome video drew

[@DrewBuckler]

Thanks Ben! 🙏🏼

[@iamhassan9943]

Nice video Drew.

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you

Awesome review

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@raksh9]

Great video review! I love how this shows the capability of the lens, along with your shooting style. Was the footage of the couple recorded on the Atomos, or in camera?

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you! Really appreciate the comment. The footage of the couple was in camera 60p, handheld with the standard profile. I didn’t do anything to it in post ☺️

[@raksh9]

@@DrewBuckler I have a S5 coming and this is super encouraging! Thank you for the reply.

[@DrewBuckler]

@@raksh9 that’s exciting, I love the S5!

[@alifsaufwan4245]

Nice bruv! Mind to share your color profile when filming the model using S5? The color very nice!

[@newgearsmell2]

This video sold me on this lens.

[@joefilmco]

Great stuff, both footage and info. New sub here

[@007silverwings]

Really nice video! I'm going to get this 85mm! Did you just upload a video of primes vs zooms? I can't find it now after getting a notification.... 👍🏻

[@DrewBuckler]

It’s a great lens! Yes I did, sorry. It was not supposed to release yet 🤨

[@007silverwings]

@@DrewBuckler Ah OK, thought I was going mad! I look forward to seeing it. Soon hopefully! 🤞🏻👍🏻

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Great !!! impressive skills in portrait. Congrats ! Very good also to see the S1R AutoFocus Eye Tracking working so well. May I ask your settings for the AF-C ?

[@DrewBuckler]

I use a variety of the AFC settings depending on what I’m photographing. I use the option to avoid obscuring objects at weddings and the default option for everything else I do :)

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@DrewBuckler it sounds efficient. Let me suggest you to test whenever you can the sigma 35mm f/1.2… It is the lens that made me stay in the L mount alliance …

[@DrewBuckler]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography I have owned that lens, it’s beautiful but ultimately traded it in for the 1.4 - purely down to the size.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@DrewBuckler I understand your decision. For sure the 1.2 is massive and big!

[@DrewBuckler]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography was too heavy for weddings but I loved the quality

[@aiseurnae5976]

Very impressive lens for the price and weight

[@DrewBuckler]

It’s been everywhere with me!

[@ayanbhattacharjee5098]

Hi !! Can we use it on lumix g7 as well?

[@unickolay]

Hi, good review! Tell pls what light (may be flash) did you use during shooting at 0:33? Thank you!

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you! That was over-cast natural light, I looked into the direction the sun would have been coming from ☺️

[@haidara77]

If you had to chose two lenses of these theree 35mm, 50mm and 85mm. What are you gonna pick

[@nicholassumawan6064]

Hi man, amazing review! Would you please give your opinion between sigma 50 mm f1.4 and lumix 50 mm f1.8? Which one do you prefer? Thank you

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you! I’ve not actually used the Sigma 50 1.4 because it’s not designed for mirrorless. I’ve only tested the DG DN range. Like the Lumix, they are all excellent!

[@007silverwings]

Great review! Subscribed 👍🏻 would you recommend the 50 or 85mm F1.8 for a first prime, mainly interested in portraits. Thanks

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you! Personally, I’d go with a 50mm. I enjoy portraits but I also want to be able to take images of everything else too. With that being said, my first prime was a 85mm! I only took portraits for a year, though.

[@007silverwings]

@@DrewBuckler thanks for your thoughts! You've just made the decision even more difficult as I was thinking the 85mm! 🤣 Please keep the great content coming 👍🏻

[@amvanime866]

What lens would you recommend for short films, a 50 mm or a 20-60mm?

[@Ariel_emerald]

does the lens make any sound while focusing, enough to pick up on a microphone mounted on the camera?

[@DrewBuckler]

No, I can’t hear anything when it’s focusing 👌🏼

[@kentmemories]

Color looks cinematic.

[@skfineshriber]

Came to learn about the Lumix 50/1.8 got totally captivated by Tess.

[@myworld7217]

the camera sensor its 3/4 o full frame?

[@misterabroad123]

Wow the reflection in her eye of you is incredible! Did you also film with the same camera?

[@DrewBuckler]

It’s so sharp! I film the BTS with either an S1 or S5 - so yup, all the same cameras 😊

[@klekalt7813]

Hallo and thanks for this video. I have one question, can i put this lens in olympus mount.

[@DrewBuckler]

Hello, no worries! Not nativity.

[@MrLeway.]

Este lentes es compartible para el gh5 porfa?

[@fiudad]

Is the Lumix S 5 good as a first camera? My budget is 2000 euros

[@chrissantana6698]

Great review! Can this lens be used/mounted on a Lumix g80/85?

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you. Just L mount cameras

[@primestudioweddings1071]

Superb colors,are these LR presets?

[@rymdskrotet]

A bit off topic here, but is the AF better on the S1 model than on the older S5? (and also in comparison to the newer S5 II)

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you for your question. I’ve never noticed a difference between the s1 & s5. I’ve not tried the s5ii yet!

[@yanicmb]

Hey so advice i have the lumix s5 with the sigma 85 1.2, should i wait for the 35 1.8 or get this 50 1.8, the 24 mm 1.8 is a bit too wide for me but i want a shorter portrait lens. What do you think as a good all rounder this 50 or the upcoming 35?

[@DrewBuckler]

The Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN & 35mm 1.4 DG DN are stunning L mount lenses! The F1.8 primes from Lumix are equally awesome, so it really does come down to personal preference. I used an 85mm for the first year of my photography as I’ve always enjoyed portraits & flowers. If you like wider 50mm is good because you can always take a few photos with it, and then stitch in Lightroom if you need a larger field of view. 24mm is a fun focal length, I’ve not used the F1.8 yet!

[@yanicmb]

@@DrewBuckler thanks a bunch for the feedback maaan

[@caroleena_photo]

Can I ask you if you used default camera color profiles or did you color grade those photos? I have Lumix S5II and I would like to know because those colors are amazing 😊

[@TestAndReview]

Buying the S5II with the Lumix S 50mm F1.8 soon, looks like a very good combo. Still my favorite kit for the S5 would be with the 24-105mm, f/4.0 but can't find it on decent price :)

[@DrewBuckler]

It’s such a fantastic combo. You can do so much with the 50mm 1.8 and it’s small enough to take everywhere. You’ll love it. The 24-105 is great too but I would actually prefer having a prime!

[@TestAndReview]

@@DrewBuckler Agree :)

[@OceanStateDave]

Love your channel!!! Great job!!!! Are these photos SOOC?

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you! They are edited but only lightly..no presets :)

[@waleedabdulaziz1566]

Dose it work with g9?????

[@garrett1144]

Awesome video, imaging buying this camera with a 50 1.8 or the 85 1.8 for 1700 dollars right now. I'm considering it!

[@RunAndGunVisuals]

I’m mad I didn’t pull the trigger 😢

[@garrett1144]

@@RunAndGunVisuals I didn't either. I rented the fuji xhs2 with the 150-600 lens to try outdoors and it was awesome. Minus some issues I did see with the auto focus and the weird visuals during zoom in and out. Really cool setup though.

[@garrett1144]

@@RunAndGunVisuals Looks like adorama still has the 1700 dollar deal for the s5 + the 85 1.8

[@RunAndGunVisuals]

@@garrett1144 yep s5 20-60kit lens and 85mm $1997

[@garrett1144]

@@RunAndGunVisuals Still trying to decide on this awesome deal or the new xh2 with the new 56 1.2 lens from fuji. Its a 1000 dollar difference.

[@tyronnezx]

Im saving up! Going to Bypass the Sigma Alternative

[@DrewBuckler]

I really enjoyed the 50mm F1.8! You’ll love it

[@davegrodzki]

I have the 45mm f2.8 Sigma, was a promo with my S5 purchase, and while it has great build quality & is a joy to use, I find that at f2.8 I just don’t end up popping it on that much with a f2.8 zoom already in my bag. This, on the other hand…

[@tyronnezx]

@@davegrodzki let me know how you get on man. We still can't get them here in Australia

[@jimtrotter4800]

Late to the party but where did you get the lens hood? Enjoyed your video.

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you. It comes with the lens 😊

[@jimtrotter4800]

@@DrewBuckler all these I see available don’t show the lens hood included. Interesting.

[@arttiz01]

Beautiful, I am still deciding between 50 or 85 mm

[@DrewBuckler]

Which lenses do have already?

[@arttiz01]

@@DrewBuckler I own the 20-60 mm kit lens with my S5 and a Sigma 45mm F2.8 in my S1R, also have the Sigma MC adapter to use Canon lenses. I just watched your other video on the 85mm 1.8 and I really like that one.

[@stanleystevens6278]

@@arttiz01 I have the same Sigma 45mm f2.8, and I'm wondering if it would be redundant to get this 50mm. What do you think?

[@arttiz01]

@@stanleystevens6278 I prefer to buy the 85mm 1.8, because I have this 45mm f2.8 and the 20-60mm

[@amvanime866]

@@arttiz01 What lens would you recommend for short films, a 50 mm or a 20-60mm?

[@elvinkhalilov7965]

2:04 omg. That click ... What a beautiful girl. My emotions are broken into pieces as soon as that click sounded and the photo was shown.

[@photomorti]

Briljant affordable lens!

[@samlee2944]

Good review! Is the lens as weather sealed as the s1 body? Thanks

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you. It is yes 👍🏼

[@samlee2944]

@@DrewBuckler have you had any experience of using it in the rain? I’m considering the switch from Canon, I’ve brown used to their L lens weather sealing!

[@DrewBuckler]

@@samlee2944 light rain at weddings and hiking and it’s been totally fine. It’s labelled whether resistant but I’ve had no problems.

[@samlee2944]

@@DrewBuckler thank you Drew, much appreciated :)

[@jschoonj]

Hi Drew, how do you like the handling of color between your S1 and S1R? Is there big difference?

[@DrewBuckler]

Hey! I’ve never noticed a difference:)

[@jschoonj]

@@DrewBuckler thanks for the quick response! Hope you get back to making videos soon!

[@DrewBuckler]

@@jschoonj I’m in the process of making regular videos again 😊

[@jschoonj]

@@DrewBuckler awesome!

[@jschoonj]

@@DrewBuckler was hoping to see some S5 II work on here from you ;-)

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Do you have any opinions on differences between LUMIX S S50 50mm F1.8 L for $447.99, the LUMIX G NS043 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH LEICA DG NOCTICRON Lens for $1197.99 and the LUMIX S X50 50mm F1.4 LEICA Certified L Mount Lens for $2299.99 for the GH5ii? What about the LUMIX S S50 50mm F1.8 L vs the 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 leica lens at 50mm on a GH5ii? Thank you.

[@DrewBuckler]

Thank you for the comment! Unfortunately, I have not used the G series lenses so can’t give any constructive feedback.

[@sansin6250]

I am more impressed by the BTS video. Did not see any hunting at all, and tack sharp with beautiful colors.

[@littykaine643]

Link to the lens hood ?

[@DrewBuckler]

All the lens hoods in the video come with the equipment as new.

[@Jeff-zc6rr]

great photo at 7:18

[@arthurlbn]

How you compare this one against 50mm dg dn 1.4 ?

[@DrewBuckler]

I’ve used both for wedding photography and you would never notice a difference in IQ. Just need to decide if you need the f1.4 :)

[@arthurlbn]

​@@DrewBuckleri've bought it paired with s5. Omg this is just amazing combo. I am thinking to stay only with the 50mm. Maybe think less about gear and use just one lens all time. Let see if it work hehe

[@DrewBuckler]

@@arthurlbn 50mm is my favourite!

[@sanuhwa]

Your friend Tess is really beautiful. Go out with her.

[@romandulce999]

Would be nice to throw some raw files. :)

[@ryosukehamaura3901]

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[@chloescanlon1107]

Lovely shots, however as it’s an f1.8 lens I’d like to have seen more examples like at 2:05 where it’s beautiful. Thanks.

[@DrewBuckler]

Thanks, Chloe! Will definitely include more bokeh on my next prime review ☺️

[@DessieTots]

Back to front baseball cap. What age are you?

[@raksh9]

How is he supposed to shoot in portrait orientation with a baseball cap peak in the way, fool?

[@syahiransukardi]

Back to non b&w profile photo. Is it 50’s now?

[@derJackistweg]

... and this shoot would ne any different with any other 50mm F 1.8? If you would not have told nobody would see the difference to any other addapted lens.

[@DrewBuckler]

The whole F1.8 line up is excellent! I’ve made videos on them all 😊

[@marcus79nyc]

I much prefer the 35mm 1.8 over this but this is a good lens too for sure.

[@leesanghong80]

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[@charliobrown3960]

i don't like flat render of this new modern lenses, all sharp, no character. The same as the nikon z 50mm 1.8