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Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 - L mount Lens

Name: Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 - L mount Lens
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 5025232921003
Price: 429.0 GBP
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Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 - L mount Lens

Beautifully smooth bokeh and strong low light capabilities thanks to a wide, rounded aperture
Sharp, detailed high resolution results suitable for any L-mount mirrorless camera
Weather sealing with dust and splash-proof design for outdoor work in all conditions
Compact and lightweight prime at just 82mm long and 300g
Nine lens elements in eight groups include three aspherical lenses, one ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and one UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index)

Panasonic introduces a new wide-aperture standard prime lens, the LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 (S-S50), as the second addition to the series of four F1.8 wide-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount standard.

A total of four F1.8 lenses from the LUMIX S Series feature a common size and position of control parts which, for example, make it easy to exchange lenses quickly when the camera is on a gimbal with minimum adjustment of connected gears. In addition, because the diameter is consistent, users can also apply the same filters across this set of lenses. The filter diameter is 67 mm, with a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm.

The LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 comprises nine elements in eight groups including three aspherical elements, one ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and one UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index) lens. The three aspherical elements achieve high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh across all F1.8 lenses in the series, and are suitable for a wide range of images, from portrait to landscape. Notably, the ED lens effectively suppresses chromatic aberration.

The LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 also excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, previously a serious problem with all lenses designed for still-image photography. This advantage, together with a micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change, produces professional-quality video.

Compact, lightweight (approximately 300g), dust/splash-resistant, and able to withstand use under harsh conditions below freezing, the LUMIX 50mm F1.8 is designed for excellent mobility.

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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.