Lumix 24-105mm f4 - ONE lens for everything!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Very nice, Pav! 24-105 is such a versatile range. Your sample photos in this were amazing. Well done! :)

[@PavSZ]

Thanks Shane!

[@RyanH0809]

I've been waiting patiently for this review!

[@PavSZ]

Hope you like it!

[@jacobh5817]

Thanks for a great review. The 24-105/120 is quicly replacing the 24-70 as the ‘standardzoom’ for many pros too. The extension to 105 is very useful for many. Combine this with 1 or 2 fast primes and you have a very versatile and compact set. I’ve used this lens paired with an S1 for a low-light shoot in London about a year ago. My camerabag was in transit and a colleague lended it to me. I was very impressed by the optical quality and the build. What was most striking though was how well the IOS and the IBIS work together. Some handheld shots were done at 0.5sec and still perfectly sharp. Normally I shoot with Nikon Z but both the S1 and this lens felt great.

[@PavSZ]

I think it is a NEW standard zoom these days. Yes, this lens is made for S line of Lumix cameras and the combined performance is simply outstanding. Thanks for watching and sharing this

[@nikolasmokalis3425]

Rented this lens along with the S1H years ago. It’s a great lens, if just a tad bulky. When I finally committed to getting an S camera I also got a sigma 24-70 2.8 because it performs MUCH better indoors and at low light. However, when trying to take the 24-70 with me for travel I was constantly bemoaning how I wish I had just a little more reach

[@m-stat9]

but the Sigma doesnt have OIS… is the difference really that huge? Cant decide between both :/

[@BlueHawk80]

@@m-stat9 I think the extra stop of light counterbalances the lack of OIS. You always benefit from 2.8, while you only benefit from OIS while moving.

[@DandoPorsaco-ho1zs]

Much better? One stop, to be more precise. That's a noticeable improvement, but not a much better one.

[@TravelingwithAndrew]

Thank you for review. I'm looking to buy new S5 II camera so I might get it with this lens.

[@PavSZ]

It would be great combo!

[@hoodaffairstv]

looks like a good lens to start off with when i join the Panasonic full frame community

[@PavSZ]

it really is

[@nicolasletellier6162]

I agree this lens is amazing. When I got my S1 I thought f4, meh I will sell it. But now I have this lens with me all the time. the only way I could sell it is if one day they do the same in f2.8. Quality great, versatility perfect, and not too heavy .... it's a keeper that is worth any cent.

[@PavSZ]

it is an amazing and very versatile lens

[@cobymarcum1442]

Great images. Great review. Great colors. Thank you Pav. 👍 I enjoy your positive energy.

[@PavSZ]

Thank you kindly

[@steveschnetzler5471]

That is my favorite S lens, but in MFT it is the Lumix 14-140, which covers 90% of my hobby shooting. Only switching to 100 to 300 for wild life, or 7-14 for real wide stuff.

[@PavSZ]

Nice!

[@Lifetogo]

Have you filmed in 4K 60 so with APSC Crop? The vlogging scene at 24mm looked pretty good (not to close). And thank you for the video. 👍

[@PavSZ]

I filmed all video samples in 1080p without the crop

[@Lifetogo]

@@PavSZ Thank you

[@TopshelfJunior]

Been thinking about getting this lens, for when I get the S5ii..

[@PavSZ]

Decent and versatile choice for S5II

[@Joyful-Yarn]

LOVE your videos. You should have your own TV show. PS where are you located, the photos are wonderful. I live in LA but am from West Yorkshire - your photos make me miss the countryside!

[@PavSZ]

Haha Thank you!!! I'm in Lancashire, Ribble Valley.

[@ШотаГоголи]

I have been working on panasonic for a long time, but I do not dare to buy a Lumix s5, but looking at your lady, I am already impressed

[@PavSZ]

They make an amazing cameras for sure. If you are based in UK, I'm selling my S5 with 2 lenses right now

[@ШотаГоголи]

@@PavSZ I live in Georgia, next door to Russia and probably will buy a new S5-2.

[@JeffBourke]

For video, apart from the smaller than ideal apeture, the kit lens is actually perfect. Would like to find a 20-60, constant 2.8 or 4.0

[@PavSZ]

don't we all want 20-60mm f2.8? I'd sell my kidney for one

[@benontheroadnl]

Great video! Makes me even more happy with this lense Great lense I use for most of my client work. For vlogging I prefer my 20-60 (cause it’s les painful when this one gets damaged , takes less space in my tank bag and is lighter )

[@TravelingwithAndrew]

How sharpness compared 20-60 to 24-105?

[@PavSZ]

I prefer 20-60 for vlogging to

[@007silverwings]

Definitely going to get this lens for my S5. Do you use presets on your photos, I really like the look? Thanks for the review!

[@PavSZ]

I use my own presets. They will be available to buy soon. Thank you for watching

[@tscott6843]

Your test images and video deliver great examples for photographers to try to achieve. I am looking at this lens for use in event photo & video (like business mixers) where shooting distance can be restricted by group and crowd density or there could be lots of open space. I never really know until I am there. So I am looking at this lens to replace the Sigma 28-70 2.8 on my SL2 S primarily for video. I use a A7riii with a Tokina 85mm 1.8 for most stills. I purchased the Tokina lens based mostly on your review. It is exactly as you stated in your review, a bokeh monster. A sleeper as good as lenses costing much more.

[@PavSZ]

The only thing that could be restricting when shooting events is that minimum aperture of f4. Might be a problem indoors sometimes

[@tscott6843]

@@PavSZ thanks so much for taking the time to respond. I have been expanding my use of fill flash for low light event situations to isolate small groups in a crowd with light. For that I tend stop down for more depth of field anyway. I learned flash for forensic work and 90% of the time using ttl. Crime scene and autopsy photography demands wide DOF and lighting across the frame. So using flash power is pretty new to me. I bought all the gear I need over the past year. Godox is really great and just released a Leica trigger. But that is a whole different conversation. The trouble is when I am asked to shoot an event there is a level of expectation by the event manager. That gives me little time to mess around. Even when I do an event free, it is usually charity and I feel the same pressure to deliver for them. Either way, I ordered a Tamron 70-300 f4.5-5.6 Arriving tomorrow. Not sure how this can work into my style, with such small widest apertures. But it was really inexpensive. I definitely needed a longer reach and if the telephoto works I can always get a Sony 70-200 or 35-150 (for which you did an awesome review). I just want to figure out what works before sinking lots of money into it. After all, photography can do things we never imagined and can’t do things we think it should. So for now

[@PavSZ]

@@tscott6843 thank you for sharing all this info! Very interesting. Tamron 70-300 is good. You should be OK using flash! Have fun!

[@OurSweetHideout]

I’m about to get the s5ii I’ll probably have the 20-60 kitlens But between canon 24-105 or the LUMIX S 24-105 which one? Canon is cheaper and af is usable and has stabilisation too. 24-70 sigma L mount is an option too

[@PavSZ]

Out of these three, I'd go for Sigma

[@GlennUpgraded]

Pair with S5 mk1, do you think this combo is well-suited for self-portrait photography where clients will be shooting themselves via remote trigger? Does Lumix S5 work well with flash? How about for group photo, will I experience missed focused?

[@PavSZ]

This lens would certainly work well in this scenario. I have no experience using S5 with flash but auto focusing is really solid when shooting photo with it

[@TerapiaNoFogo]

Thank you for the review

[@PavSZ]

My pleasure!

[@pastilance1]

Great photos mate, I really like your style.

[@PavSZ]

Thank you!

[@CameraChandu]

Hey. I have lumix s5iix with 50mm 1.8. Should I buy 35mm or 24-105. For filming short movies and photography some times...

[@PavSZ]

only you can decide which lens is right for you and for what you are shooting with it. I really like the 50mm f1.8 personally

[@MotionBlurPL]

Great review, sold :)

[@PavSZ]

thanks!

[@AM-bq4cx]

Great video as always. If u were given the option to choose z6ii or S5 for true hybrid work with photo priority. Which camera would u pick and why? Let's not consider price

[@PavSZ]

it's a hard question. Both are great cameras, capable of great results. There is a bigger choice of lenses for Nikon if you use ftz adapter. I'd personally go for S5, I have. I still own Z6 but went for S5 instead of Z6II

[@midlifecrisis920]

I have been an admirer of your photo editing style. Pls consider doing a video on it :)

[@PavSZ]

Thank you very much! I use my own LUTS - I will be putting them for sale once I find time to finish my website

[@edgardodj]

My favourite lens - all round

[@PavSZ]

yes!

[@thefruit]

I got mine mostly because it is parfocal. The biggest downside is its weight/size, but otherwise it is the perfect lens for video.

[@PavSZ]

you can get used to weight ands size - amazing lens overall

[@tscott6843]

Great review. Liked as always. I’ll look for a review on its performance on Leica SL2s. I assume it will perform like a Lumix camera.

[@PavSZ]

I'd love to get my hands on Leica SL2s to try it out

[@tscott6843]

@@PavSZ The build quality is very far above the SonCanNikLum cameras. Don't get me wrong, I love my A7Riii. I still do video with an A7Sii because I have so much Sony video accessories and lenses that goes with it.

[@skullerhead6150]

the only problem of my 24-105 is that the zoom ring is so hard to turn when i want to do smooth zooms movemente while filming, I wiss there will be a Mark II (more video oriented) or a firmawere update where they will let you to have a smooth zoom like the focus ring

[@PavSZ]

it's unlikely there will be update like that. These lenses are just not meant to be zoomed in smoothly while zooming in - it's shame

[@sansin6250]

Which lens is sharper - the Lumix 24-105 or the Sony 24-105. Trying to decide between the Lumix S5 + 24-105 vs the Sony A7c + 24-105.

[@PavSZ]

unfortunately without doing some scientific tests it is impossible to tell. Both very sharp. In this case, when choosing between Sony and Lumix you should consider other factors like price, features etc.

[@kanepesfilms]

Nice video, Pav! Tell me please - what camera and lens this review is created with? Thanks! Greetings from Latvia! 🇱🇻🤝

[@PavSZ]

thank you!! This was filmed with Sony a7sIII and Sony 50mm f1.2 G Master onto Atomos Ninja V

[@DenBlendaman]

What lens did You use here? F1.2? It looks surreal.

[@PavSZ]

the talking parts were filmed with Sony 50mm f1.2 GM

[@ashdoesit]

can i use this lens on lumix g7? i just have the 14 42 mm

[@PavSZ]

no, different format. Your camera is Micro Four Thirds with MFT mount. This is full frame L-mount only

[@ashdoesit]

Can you please recommend a lens other than the 50 mm

[@dennispagterchristensen7786]

Nice video man

[@PavSZ]

Appreciate it. thanks!

[@prayagpankaj9237]

I'm planning for S5 II ...should i go for 24 -105 or Sigma 24 70 F2.8 since both these lenses fall in same price category..please let me know about your thoughts

[@PavSZ]

only you can decide. I have reviewed both of them here on my channel. It is all down to your personal preference, shooting style and the budget

[@dirk.4711]

How is the image quality compared to the Sigma 28-70/2.8? When travelling, I often do not need F2.8, but a longer focal range. But IQ has to be at least on the same level.

[@PavSZ]

this is as good as if not better than the Sigma - also it will always perform better on Lumix cameras

[@donaldpang]

Will it perform as well in the Leica SL?

[@bradleyjpaolucci]

Curious why you have not reviewed the 70-200 yet? I know it’s pricey!

[@PavSZ]

I will be reviewing it soon

[@coin777]

0:55 But this is a kit lens for S1

[@PavSZ]

was Now 20-60mm is the one bundled in the boxed kits. I'm not sure if 24-105 was ever boxed together with S1

[@Ansonandco]

This lens has always intrigued me, but never pulled the trigger

[@PavSZ]

really solid all rounder L-mount lens

[@A1Bokeh]

I have it.. not gonna lie it doesnt excite me to use but it really does its job and fills lots of gaps

[@zball_6396]

this lens has pretty bad bokeh characteristics, when focusing at around 2m-10m (very common focusing distance) away it has disturbing sharp ringing in its bokeh, which indicates an obvious overcorrection of spherical aberration; when focusing near its spherical aberration overcorrection is gone and its bokeh becomes nice and smooth tho

[@PavSZ]

pretty standard with so many lenses in this price range

[@zball_6396]

@@PavSZ yeah probably but still annoying af lol

[@Ponskippa]

This or the 20-60

[@PavSZ]

both

[@LajitasRain]

@@PavSZ Interesting. Why both? I have the 20-60 that came with my S5 II and keep considering buying the 24-105. But then wonder if I am not pretty much buying the same lens again. I mean you lose from 20-24 on the wide end but gain from 60 -105 on the long end. But you feel there is reason to own both?

[@Exclusive-Studio]

Stop reading in front of the camera, use your mind, and be honest and creative...you look more professional when talking from your mind than when reading. Also, we can see clearly that you read.

[@PavSZ]

ok, I will

[@mevszach]

680 grams or 860 grams? Audio and visuals does not line up.Also, how is the autofocus on S5 II?

[@PavSZ]

680g. As much as I try not to make any mistakes, this one slipped through