Panasonic Lumix S-Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens | First impressions

[@youtube1sm]

Appreciate that you share some shots from the lumix

[@adamlucienroy]

I'm so happy to see another dude using the S line for sports. Please, go nuts on the sports. I shoot a ton of indoor sports and we'll end up getting this lens at some point. The worst thing about lens reviews has no one actually reviews CAF in a realistic way that makes sense to what I do.

[@DarrylCarey]

will do my best to cover as much as I can 😉

[@Andographie]

Hey Adam! Same here, i shoot alot of sports (downhill riding, bmx, moto...) with the S1 and so far nobody, i think, really did a realistic test. Thinking about doing one by my own... And Darryl Carey, keep up the great work! 😃💪🏼

[@DarrylCarey]

Andoni Lopez Thanks 😁

[@TerenceKearns]

I’d like to second Adams request.

[@saewms2616]

Yes please include a video review and test it against your 70-200 F4 in the full review. I also own the S1R and use it for video so I’m wondering if I should add this new Pro lenses to my 50 and 24-105. Thanks for the overview.

[@DarrylCarey]

Will make sure I test the 70-200mm f/4 and the 70-200mm f/2.8 together :)

[@Walaby50]

please give us a comparison with the F4 and maybe just a size comparison to a nikon or canon 70-200 2.8. Teleconverters would be awesome too. Is there any loss in sharpness and so on.

[@darinwynder7207]

Yes on the video test, would like to see what you get and what that kind of lens can do in video applications

[@MarioBenites]

Hi! After more than 2 years you pubished this video... did you make a comparision between these two lenses? I checked your channel but didn't find it. Please send me a link... Thank you.

[@TheOneMonk]

S1 in combination with 70-200mm 2.8 will save me expenses for the gym. A day out with this hefty combo makes the perfect workout :-)

[@shonongss]

Bokeh between the f4 & f2.8 for portraits and video...use with 2x for nature with reference to AF, sharpness etc. would be awesome as well!

[@PischkePerformance]

^^^ I second this

[@rvbsoundfactory]

The accuracy of the autofocus. Think I heard you mention that you are coming from a D5, which is supposed to have stellar performance. Looking forward to your next video.

[@CharlesMcKeever]

Please say more about maximizing focus speed when using the S series in general. I have an S1 and would appreciate any tips on tweaking settings, turning off features that might cause focus slowdown, or ways to make the contrast focus system happy. Thanks in advance.

[@DarrylCarey]

Charles McKeever I testing a system that will show the AF direct from the camera, should be in my review video

[@Brown-Bird]

I'm a wildlife videographer so I'm particularly interested in how sharp it is at 200 and with the 1.4 and 2x teleconverter and how fast it can focus.

[@DarrylCarey]

I have a new video coming soon with photos to download so you can see the difference

[@mikeoclimberMTB]

Could you try high resolution mode 2 on the S1R at 200 and 400 with the 2x tc, crop it to 100% and compare if the TC causes a loss in sharpness at that high resolution.

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Awesome! If possible, test it with both tele converters using High res mode, just to see if there is any significant reduction in quality. I understand it's not a lens made for high res per say but it would be a nice way to see how much it can resolve. Also, a straight up comparison with the F4 regarding picture quality, not everybody has the need for F2.8 if the quality of the smaller cheaper lens is good. /Rasmus

[@Arri.]

Hey Darryl Can you do comparison between 70-200f/2.8 & f/4 lens im very interested in this focal length also can u test it on S1H 6k video and autofocus please as i just purchased S1H and looking to get his lens thank you .

[@jonathanbradford9403]

The comparison between the f4 and 2.8 with autofocus in low light I am looking at Panasonic as well, but the contrast af is supposedly significantly been with a 2.8. I am curious whether this holds up to testing

[@JanneRanta]

Test how well they handle flaring when shooting towards light source.

[@Madtech70]

Can you please test the sharpness between the 2, am thinking this is my next lens, but the price difference between the F4 and F2.8 is huge, cheers Darryl

[@stevevansak7324]

I’d love to know size / weight difference and handling with the Nikon 70-200mm if you remember it, specifically the “e” version from Nikon if you shot that one.

[@chouandsherrie]

Great interaction mate. Be keen to see how the differences are, unlikely one will buy both, so it would be a either or question

[@DarrylCarey]

Same here, still shocked by the size of the box and the lens!... ha ha ha

[@stefanmokrzecki16]

Darryl, it sounds as though you will be interested in comparing the two zooms anyway but I would certainly be interested in the comparison. I do not think anyone would mind it it ends up as a long video or stretches over two videos. Thanks for the great, relevant content!

[@DarrylCarey]

Stefan Mokrzecki was just thinking about making the review video in 2 parts, Part 1 70-200mm f4 vs 70-200mm f2.8 and the part 2 covering everything else.

[@karlbratby4349]

I would like you to test the blackout, not specific for this lens but do you get blackout in the evf or rear screen mainly when shooting fast in single shot, can either of locked the focus using the af-on button then firing quick succession with the shutter release or even in manual focus when trying to capture an expressive moment but not in a drive mode just using single shot but shooting as fast as the shutter allows you to take shot after shot. cheers in advance from the UK

[@frederic1019]

Thanks for this. A comparison of the two zooms at their extremes would be very helpful. I’m thinking of moving to the 24-70 and the 70-200 to replace my 24-105 as it is relatively soft at the longer end. A comparison of the long end of the 24-70 and the short end of the 70-200 would be a big plus if you could manage it.

[@DarrylCarey]

Thanks Frederic :)

[@bobbyvwildlife]

I'd love for you to test the AF-C performance (keeper rate) with erratic/fast moving subjects.

[@DarrylCarey]

Working on that in my full review

[@williamschiesl6345]

I purchased the F4 when I got the S1R. What I would like to know is if it is worth trading in the f4 for the F2.8? I mainly shoot landscape, bird, & wildlife

[@Globetrotter-1]

I'm on the fence with the S1R & lenses; so still carrying both Panasonic (for still & video) & Nikon full frame (mainly for stills) for all my professional work. Sharpness has always been good with all "pro" lenses, so I'm more interested in the handling, robustness and weather-proofing.

[@DarrylCarey]

GLOBETROTTER will do my best to test that

[@Stone1108]

On the motorbike video and maybe stills please Darryl, big ask I know!! I have this exact same system S1R & Pano 70-200 2.8, under utilised by comparison to yours by a long way, however, checking out the combined lens and body stabilisation shooting as pillion is impressive enough but it's got to be the test of tests for this system's combined IBIS and OIS, video and stills would be good but I'm probably asking too much!! I use my setup for portraiture and landscape, the system is simply amazing for these two genres and as a motorcycle fan myself I use it at the occasional Superbike race here in the UK, the fast 2.8 at high shutter on AFC works a treat in the vast majority of compositions / movement angles at track sidebut vantage points are not the best for us punters, understandably. Seen some of your wok btw, very impressive.

[@DarrylCarey]

Hi Andrew, where are you based in UK?

[@Stone1108]

@@DarrylCarey Hi Darryl yes UK, England.

[@pauljones604]

@@Stone1108 Hope you and the family are keeping safe, I'm originally from Portsmouth

[@Stone1108]

@@pauljones604 Hi Paul, Used to do a bit of work in the Pompey area, Southampton for a previous employer. Liked it around that area, always something happening! I'm from the West Country but lived up North and around the Bristol area in my time, settled in Devonshire now, my home County.

[@pauljones604]

@@Stone1108 Devonshire is a beautiful place. You are right about Portsmouth always something happening there. (good or bad) Still trying to get Darryl to use his Pompey accent on his channel.

[@TomJoeSHOW]

Can’t wait for a comparison of how they perform for video. But looks like January is going to be an expensive month

[@seanning1276]

I really want to know how this lens performs on s1h when shooting video, lens breathing, parfocal, AF usability. Thank a lot!

[@Retirement_Life]

Darryl, can you compare the two 70-200 lenses, please? This is my next purchase and I want to know if the f2.8 is really worth the difference in cost in the real world. I like to travel and need to know that the lens will do what it says on the box and also isn’t too heavy. Cheers...

[@TerenceKearns]

Test bokeh, sharpness, and how much stabilisation it adds to ibis.

[@videocieldiffusion]

I want you : to compare the DOF between 4.0 and 2.8 tell us if you get a good 400mm 5.6 when using the 2x converter thank you

[@DarrylCarey]

Coming soon

[@liamtain]

I would definitely love to see a comparison of the f4 and the f2.8, I’m curious if the 2.8 is really worth all the extra cash over the f4. Size and weight don’t really bother me, it’s all about the quality and functionality.

[@DarrylCarey]

Coming soon

[@TomJoeSHOW]

looking forward to the full review of this lens.

[@MyAmericanMorning]

I would be curious to know the sharpness, loss of light issues, etc when using the 2 times converter on the 70-200 f2.8 for video and photos.

[@TheLieutenant1025]

i like to see how the lens preform in studio situation .

[@tobiasdavid3096]

No matter what Tony N. says, this reminds me why I stay with MFT. Love your videos and the country you live in.

[@sickduck6921]

Great video, but you need to work on your noise isolation and echo, get some sound panels for your roof and some for the walls, because the reverb and echo is very noticeable. But great quality bids, keep it up 👍

[@DarrylCarey]

Thanks for the feedback, I’m shooting all my videos in a different place now. Audio is much better

[@sickduck6921]

@@DarrylCarey Nice, you are really underrated

[@ZoloDiezel]

I think a comparison would be nice but video capabilities would be exciting for me to see

[@mordbain4671]

Can you shoot with this one handed? Just asking because this lens will probably cost an arm and a leg over here in Northern Europe :)

[@SinaFarhat]

Is the autofocus fast enough on the Panasonic bodies?

[@paylnyles]

Just bought myself the S1 with the 24 to105mm very happy up to now but a stiff learning curve with some functions x.

[@SD_Alias]

Nice looking glass. I am curious how the zooms compares to prime lenses in their focal length range. esp. the16-35 compared to primes around 20mm and 35 mm And of course a sharpness test between the F4.0 and the 2.8…

[@DarrylCarey]

Georg E. Will be testing the 16-35 with my Zeiss 21mm F/2.8 which is super sharp.

[@falgunishah2067]

Hi Darryl I am experiencing a focusing issue when my Lumix 70-200mm f4 is mounted on the Lumix S1 Camera during video. I cannot figure out if it is to do with the lens or the camera. Yes I would appreciate if you could show some video footage done on auto focus with the Lumix 70-200 f2.8 lens L mount lens. Thanks

[@DrummingTmate]

Can't wait to see the 400 F2.8.

[@DarrylCarey]

Drumming Tee would love Panasonic to make a 400mm

[@zacharykielar5591]

Including the sharpness, I’m interested on how sharp the entire picture is. Is the center sharp and the edges soft? Is the entire picture razor sharp? Is there vignetting?

[@fansofER]

gorgeous gear

[@ductritran8637]

Both are S pro lens 70-200mm so I think when go to F4 both won’t be different on still or videos . I want to know how sharp, vignettes , distortion or chromatic aberration when using f2.8 on both still photography and video and how sharp or soft , bokeh compare to f4

[@MarioBenites]

Do you still have this lens? How good is it for sports? Please make a video or post some pictures. I've just changed from Canon to Panasonic and I need a lens for sports. Thank you!

[@bobsanders6620]

How's the 16 - 35?

[@MrJapanforce]

best lens .in fact it is awesome

[@DarrylCarey]

Just a shame about the size and weight, but Panasonic have over engineered the lens so it will last a very long time.

[@KeithsTVHD1]

Hi i am new to the S1H and what do you mean Faster lens?

[@XclusivFilms]

Dose the front elements protrude when zooming or is it internal zoom?

[@PischkePerformance]

At 7:41 you can see him moving the zoom ring and the lens does not protrude.

[@jamescook5931]

Some examples of video with both lens would have been nice...

[@DarrylCarey]

Hi James, if I get the lenses again to review I will make sure I test for video

[@cromwellandcompany2888]

Would you still by any chance have the LUMIX 16-35 f4? I would love to see you do a review. I’m a real estate videographer and would love to see how the image quality is, size comparison etc. Thank you!

[@DarrylCarey]

Sadly Panasonic NZ took the lens back before I could review it.

[@cromwellandcompany2888]

Darryl Carey I completely understand thank you for the reply! It’s a very expensive lens however there aren’t many other quality wide angle lenses for the L mount and my S1H. Guess I will just have to make the investment and see how I feel.

[@frankfeng2701]

In video does the lens auto-focus or wobble-focus?

[@benjermanbarker3425]

What is the difference between the weight of your new system and that of your old D810 system with comparable lenses? How close are they?

[@philemotion8876]

Thanks Darryl ! 😉

[@thrallingFRglory]

Ive heard that this system isn’t ideal for birds and other wildlife. But I reckon that if it works for a pro sports photographer, it should be fine for casual wildlife. The only thing I’d be concerned about is the lack of reach. Could you also include a segment in your review about capturing birds in flight or something similar? Thanks!

[@fredriksvard2603]

a pro is probably good at focusing manually, people who aren't are gonna be miserably with any panasonic. At least for video or for stills where things are moving towards and away from the camera.

Good video thanks for sharing

[@iammourad]

Is it worth to get the 70-200 f2,8 over the f4 Same for 24-70 f2,8 over the 24-105,f4 Thank you

[@greek0have0something]

i'd love to see some handheld video

[@EnerGeezerSquirrel]

Great review as per usual, but you might consider not wearing black T-shirts when reviewing cameras and lenses which do tend to be black as well and blend into your clothing. Cheers.

[@DarrylCarey]

I was thinking think while I was editing the video. Thanks for the feedback

[@DanLee]

Switched from Sony to Lumix, id like to see some wildlife tracking with it and see how soft the corners are.

[@DarrylCarey]

Hi Dan, may I ask why you went from Sony to Lumix?

[@DanLee]

@@DarrylCarey I have blog about it quite a bit here www.danmleephotography.com/blog/ however a) the top LCD on the E Mount cameras are missing, something I depend on with the Sony A-Mount. b) the dials and button lay out on the Lumix are close to the Sony A99II my previous camera so the learning curve and my muscle memory doesn't have to work too hard in changing. c) weather proofing d) size, I don't like small mirrorless cameras, why does mirrorless have to equal small ? No idea e) I hate the retro wheels for the EV, just give me a button and a wheel on my thumb and I'm all set. The back illuminated buttons on the Lumix are brilliant. f) the dual XQD and SD card slot are desirable to me as the read out seems super fast, I like that a lot g) the EVF layout made sense to me h) night mode. Oh my days I've wanted that forever in a camera. I've pre ordered the 70-200mm f2.8 and looking forward to it. I just sold off all my A-Mount gear, also invested in Nikon Z series too as some of the glass is epic. But for my travel and adventure work will be on the Lumix.

[@DanLee]

@@AIP404 I posted mostly about the issues with the emount which forced me to look elsewhere. My new website is launching in the next month or so and the first post that will be added is about the S1R and S1 along with the review of the S1R and the 70-200 f2.8

[@DanLee]

@@AIP404 I'm happy with the Lumix. Very much so. Can't wait to get out to Alaska with is soon.

[@DanLee]

@@DarrylCarey My copy arrived today, super happy with it !

[@pyareshyam9724]

So good lena

[@360pointsofvue5]

S pro 16-35 f4 a week away, sure would hear your real world review!

[@DarrylCarey]

Sadly Panasonic NZ took the lens back before I could review it :(

[@overhang88]

how do you afford all this gear?!

[@DarrylCarey]

Thats the best part about being a full time photographer.

[@thedanitone]

Where’s the wine spout on those boxes?🤔 Sorry jkjk😂

[@ByRNLD]

this video would be perfect if the audio was great aswell, fill up the room with some furnature :D. Great video by the way

[@DarrylCarey]

RNLD Sadly I’m still shooting in my Gallery, but will be moving to a place to shoot videos soon. Plus I did use a Echo removing software 😱

[@dergerat5729]

Do all things you named :D

[@watchit2341]

This lens is GIANT, the Canon RF 70-200 f2.8 is much more compact

[@Duckstalker1340]

Why so much more expensive than Socanikon alternatives?? Even more expensive than the more impressive RF 70-200mm...

[@TerraThink]

Maybe you can talk about why Panasonic didn't make a smaller lens with the new mount? Like Canon's new RF 70-200 f2.8.

[@keithspurlock4732]

Apparently no one knows what the difference between ois mode 1 and mode 2 is for on this lens! Only suggests turning off.

[@heyimdevin]

do a comparison with nikon and canon and tamron, not panaosic itself

[@youtube1sm]

The box looks like a liquor box

[@SD_Alias]

Some Single malt cost more then the 2.8 😉

[@kuau714]

AF-C Performance yet that’s more a function of the body. As a sports photographer i am surprised you are shooting Panasonic to start with. Low FPS, contrast only af, etc...

[@DarrylCarey]

Hi Steven, the lower FPS is not a problem and yes the contrast AF can be an issue sometimes. But the IBIS and the awesome video output are worth that little issue.

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

You on the government payroll! ?? ;)

[@DarrylCarey]

which government?

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

@@DarrylCarey Government protection programs do tend to pay well! Depending upon what you did in order to warrant the relocation 15 years back! There ain't enough people to take pics of to pay you to cover the cost of all that gear in New Zealand! It's gotta be free money and the only gravy train is the government ! Who's exactly is anybody guess!;) You do go to Taiwan frequently; )

[@thanhatbuio6860]

Mirrorless was born to be compact,the Lumix S was not...

[@DarrylCarey]

100% with you on the size of mirrorless... When they jumped to Full Frame, the lenses had to get bigger and then the camera bodies got bigger

[@thanhatbuio6860]

@@DarrylCarey that's why i dropped my jaws when Canon announced the RF 70-200 f/2.8. How could they make it that compact for a 70-700 f/2.8??!!!

[@DarrylCarey]

@@thanhatbuio6860 Canon has made some nice RF lenses and the 70-200mm f/2.8 is very sharp and compact which is the best part about the lens.