Samyang L-Mount AF 35-150mm Hands On Review - The Most Versatile AF Lens For LUMIX Full Frame?

[@TopshelfJunior]

Russ ! Thanks for taking the time making this video.. Lens looks good, just ordered ! I will throw it on the S5ii and report back !

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hey!! No probs, glad you got to see it! Thank you!!

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@RussellKentNicholls Question for you.. The "Custom 1-2-3" switch on the lens, while on the S5ii... what do those options handle ? Or how do you use them / set them ?

[@RussellKentNicholls]

@@TopshelfJunior I don't use them anymore BUT before I used to use them for setting one at 6K, C2 at 4K 50fps, C3 at 4K 25fps etc

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@RussellKentNicholls Noooo... not the Custom dials on the CAMERA, I meant.. on the LENS, on the Samyang.. There's a "custom" switch w/ 1-2-3...next to the AF / MF switch..on the lens. I was wondering what the custom, on the lens was..

[@RussellKentNicholls]

@@TopshelfJunior ah yes sorry 😅 with them for a couple of minutes when I was doing the review, I need to check what they do! I remember switching it and it did something, so it does work, but I can’t remember what

[@TheMonsieurSalty]

As someone who's been using the Sony E-mount version of this lens, for me the size isn't the problem. However, this lens weighs around 1.3kg which is quite monstrous for its size. I bought this lens mainly for travel, but I find myself being tired out quickly. I also struggle to allocate weight and space in my camera bag for this beast. But like you said, the versatility and image quality it produces just outweighs all the cons. And it's definitely a keeper.

[@KyleTyndall]

I have this for the Sony E mount and love it. Can't wait to get this for my Lumix cameras. Might be getting two of them. Love the footage.

[@RussellKentNicholls]

I’ve been thinking, i should probably buy another one as it’s prob the only lens i want on all cameras, ever

[@KyleTyndall]

@@RussellKentNicholls that is my thinking also. And with the apsc mode and pixel/pixel readout mode you can easily enable this lens to reach further if needed.

[@TopshelfJunior]

Word ! Question for you.. Do you know what the CUSTOM 1-2-3 buttons on the lens do ?

[@KyleTyndall]

@@TopshelfJunior you can program them for whatever you want basically.

[@TopshelfJunior]

@@KyleTyndall Word. I'll try and figure it out. Thx !

[@AjaySingh-228]

Great review bro! This lens looks amazing and the footage is super crisp. Especially considering the price, it seems like a great value for L-Mount shooters.

[@zacx6970]

The very stiff zoom ring is probably their answer for the problem on E-Mount version where it has a very bad lens creep! 😂 I'm an E-Mount user and this is why I returned this lens despite being a great performer lenses. I might try to buy again soon cause I heard some versions of this lens on E-Mounts has already fixed that problem.

[@stuart0040]

Balls, watched this and now have the card out and on the hunt for one haha! awesome video and sample footage! are you using any particular Lut on the footage or grading yourself? so clean

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Haha sorrrrryyy yes I’m mostly using my Hestia LUTs 🫡

[@raksh9]

Excellent review and beautiful footage. The only issue I can see is the weight, which might require a more sturdy tripod or slider, but apart from that, it's a super lens.

[@sergeikorotkov]

Thank you for the review. Will get this lens when I get s5mark 2. At the moment I am running and gunning manual lenses on s5 😅

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

Thanks for uploading this Crodie!

[@RussellKentNicholls]

No problem! 😉

[@SkyCandyDigitalCinema]

Are you shooting V-Log with in body lut? What are your settings on the S5ii? Again thank you for being such a legend and always giving such thoughtful value brother.

[@RussellKentNicholls]

I’m just shooting normal V-Log here! Manual WB, ISO 640, V-Log, 16:9 4:2:2 4K, AF-C. I hope that helps!

[@samuelboagraphy]

Going to pick up mine tomorrow, amazing and thanks for the review 🙌🏾

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Thank you!!

[@mediamannaman]

Great review! Looks like a super lens.

[@DRYLREVOLUTION]

I was interested in knowing the performance of the l mount version specifically, as I just purchased it yesterday. Your video gives me the reassurance it was a good purchase, and I’m excited to put it to work!

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@DRYLREVOLUTION]

@@RussellKentNicholls thanks a lot bro, i’ll probably do a video as well when mine gets to me.

[@DaveOrtiz]

Bought this lens and I am very happy I did.

[@ТарасГалишко-х9ц]

color is amazing!

[@filmsfromlewis]

Great review Russell, think I might have to rent it before buying though to make sure it's not too heavy for me 🤣

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Thanks Lewis!! Would be good option for second angle etc too :)

[@art__dealer]

Can't wait to put my hands on this one!

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Every lumix S shooter will have one, i can feel it 😂

[@AndLoveFilms]

Awesome - thx again Russell.. Having just bought my first Lumix S5IIX, I was about to but the S Pro 24-70, but saw this just in time.. One question.. When transitioning from near to far focus points is it as smooth as the 24-70 which is perfect (just loaned one last weekend!) - IGNORE ME - You mention it at 1min 30 - 40. FABULOUS NEWS,, buying one now - ps Seems to be £200 cheaper on Cotswold Cameras (or am I missing something!?)

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Just checked out the Cotswold Cameras link and yep, looks £250 cheaper there!! And yes, it’s very smooth transitioning but that might be AF sensitivity or speed setting dependent but in my tests I liked how natural it was.

[@thatvideoguy4k]

I’m definitely getting this lens!

[@RussellKentNicholls]

I might even buy another for my second body 😍😍😍

[@lovemedoweddingfilms]

Ah can’t wait to get my hands on it!!

[@RussellKentNicholls]

It’s gonna be perfect for weddings!!!!!

[@Chromatomic]

The lens stiffness comment is interesting because a lot of people thought it was too loose on the Sony version (compared to the similar Tamron lens) so it may have been something they intentionally adjusted.

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Good point, I just ordered a lens gear to add a manual follow focus to it so should be so much easier now!

[@cinematic_monkey]

that hdmi lag is just hilarious - feels like a second. Jeez.

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Tbh, I can’t say I’ve ever noticed it enough to worry about

[@ТарасГалишко-х9ц]

Why won't Lumix make an adapter for lenses from L-mount to micra 4/3? for example, i have both sistems and it's will be very interesting for me...

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Maybe it’s not possible 😅

[@jakfilms]

Have you experienced any color shift with the VND with the mist filter?

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hi! No, not with this one hardly anything. If anything it can be corrected in post but I’ve never given it any thought tbh.

[@jakfilms]

@@RussellKentNicholls thanks for the response. I had the k&f filter it was cheap tho like $30 and man it shifted to a greenish cast that I did not like

[@RussellKentNicholls]

@@jakfilms this one is about $190 USD so might be a bit better :)

[@stuart0040]

Sorry dude, quick question! Is it the k&F concept Black Mist 1/4 + ND2-400 Variable ND Filter you're using? If so , how do you find it strength wise? Unsure whether to go with the 1/8 or 1/4 from K&F! They don't do 1/8+ND, so not sure whether to go with the 1/8 and just stick the current ND I have

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hi! Yes that’s the one! Tbh it’s not tooooo strong even at 1/4, I highly recommend it!!!

[@bryllupsvideografIsak]

Hey. What makes you use this over your lumix primes and the other way around? You find them being equal in sharpness etc?

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hi! Actually I find it pretty comparable image wise to my primes! I’ve not taken the lens off my lumix since it arrived. It’s perfect. The versatility is such a clutch!

[@bryllupsvideografIsak]

@@RussellKentNicholls great to hear, thanks! 😁 Thinking to pick one up for weddings, so any videos about this lens would be highly appreciated 😁

[@sphong0610]

Loaned it for my Sony, was great but it was a bit shifty, so I'm keeping the Tamron. Looks like Samyang fixed it for the Lumix version.

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Good plan! Yeah, I think as Samyang is in the L Mount alliance they should be just as good as native lenses on lumix 🙌

[@TopshelfJunior]

Question, do you know what the CUSTOM 1-2-3 buttons on the lens do ?

[@kyleb4595]

Loving this lens! However, I occasionally get a "lens attachment failed" error when shooting photos. I will take a picture and it will flash to a black screen for a moment before giving the error. I've managed to circumvent it by adjusting the zoom ring when the black screen comes up. Sort of a bandaid solution--any ideas for a more reliable fix?

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Sorry to hear that Kyle, it could be a faulty copy of the lens - I haven't experienced that issue myself with photos - hopefully a fw update could fix this.

[@ckdav1]

​@@RussellKentNicholls There is a firmware update and it can be carried when lens is attached to camera body for L-mount cameras. The current file as 16 Sept 2024 is 7801V210.plf and is contained in a folder called LAF35150F20_v02. Copy the firmware file to .plf to the root of the camera SD card and perform a firmware update with a full battery, or connected to a charger. I did mine today on a Lumix S1R. No problems and it took about 3 minutes.

[@ChrisCorkPhotography]

Do you not find that if you leave it open beyond 35mm it will open by itself to 100mm when facing down?

[@RussellKentNicholls]

I’ve never had that problem tbh 🙏

[@jakfilms]

I couldn’t get the LUMIX S pro 24-70 to balance on my gimbal. That’s the only thing I’d be worried about with this

[@RussellKentNicholls]

I got it to balance on the RS3 Mini but it was tricky to get smooth shots at over 50mm; but handheld was fine if you hold your breath and clench 😂

[@jakfilms]

@@RussellKentNicholls 😂😂😂😂😂

[@quinlanpayne3445]

Did you get any errors saying the camera didn’t detect a lens?

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hmmm not in any testing my end :)

[@slavosamuelcik406]

Hello, there's a big problem with the lens. Wait for the new firmware before purchasing. The current model causes a major blackout when the lens is stopped down on all models. I have the S5, S52x, S52, and S1R, and they all have the same problem. Action shots with continuous shooting are impossible because your viewfinder remains black and the autofocus can't keep up.

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hi! What aperture are you experiencing this on? I will try and recreate the issue; but so far I didn't experience the same problem.

[@KeFalStudio]

I`ve picket mine up yesterday and it constantly pops up error "lens contacts failed" or something of a sort. I don`t know what it might be...

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Hmmm maybe contact support, perhaps you got a dodgy one 😖

[@vesakristianto7487]

This lens or sigma 24-70 mark II ?

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Not used the Mk2 sigma so can’t comment but the 150 on this is suuuuper helpful for weddings honestly!!

[@diegorv_isuals]

New sub my brother

[@RussellKentNicholls]

Welcome!

[@주훈김-k1h]

You are more beautiful than your model!

[@unzin-rb6pm]

gimbals suck anyway (meaning: I don't like 'm)