Panasonic Lumix S Series 50mm F1.4 - L mount Lens

PanasonicSKU: 5025232891788

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Panasonic Lumix S Series 50mm F1.4 - L mount Lens

  • Three extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and colour fringing in order to produce a high degree of clarity and colour accuracy.
  • A double focus system employs both a linear motor and a stepping motor to deliver impressively fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance.
  • A manual focus clutch allows you to simply push or pull the focusing range to quickly switch between AF and MF focusing modes.
  • Splash, dust, and freezeproof design benefits working in inclement weather conditions down to -14°F.
  • Rounded 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

World’s Highest Level of Image Quality - Superior MTF performance from the centre to the edges

Lumix S Pro Lens for L mount full frame cameras certified by Leica - Meets stringent Leica quality standards, compatible with L mount cameras including Lumix S series
50mm focal distance - Ideal for street, portrait and everyday photography
Constant F1.4 maximum aperture - Overwhelming depth expression and beautiful bokeh

Optical Image Stabilisation with 6-stop 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 - Shoot handheld with confidence - the lens works together with the camera to stabilise the image up to 6 stops of compensation

Combining impressive speed and optics, the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 is a sophisticated normal-length prime for L-mount mirrorless cameras. Characterised by its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions and also affords improved control over the depth of field for isolating subject matter. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements, which reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for high sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range.

Complementing the optics is a unique double focus system, which utilizes both a linear motor and a stepping motor, to provide especially fast and precise focusing performance. Additionally, a rounded 11-blade diaphragm helps to achieve smooth, pleasing bokeh and the lens also sports a weather-sealed design for working in harsh conditions.

Prime normal-length lens is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, however, it can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 75mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and also provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.

Two aspherical elements help to minimise distortions and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination.

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Lens Construction 13 elements in 11 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 3 ED lenses)
Mount L-Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer none
Focal Length f=50mm
Aperture Type 11 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture F1.4
Minimum Aperture F16
Closest Focusing Distance 0.44m / 1.44ft
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.15x
Diagonal Angle of View 47°
Dust and Splash Resistant Yes*
Recommended Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
Filter Size φ77mm
Max. Diameter φ90mm / 3.54inch
Overall Length Approx. 130mm / 5.12inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight [g] Approx. 955g (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)

Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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