It makes me so happy when I see that the camera that I chose to buy has new additions for the L mount. This is great! And Ed, when I think I've seen the best of you, you get this video out. It is important to have a good tool but only a skilled person can get it to do what it does. I really need to learn from you!
Yeah, I have a lot of faith in Panasonic and I'm super excited to see what they've got lined up this year. Had a lot of fun with this lens, everything in this vid was pulled together quite quickly - I wish I'd had a bit more time and included a section on stills.
When you were shooting at the printing place and tapping on the screen to autofocus - would a follow focus and manual focus not be better for things like that? To avoid any hunting ruining the shot? Oh and also the beer. And I guess the movement of the beer can was due to a wobbly floor or surface? Might be good to clarify that was not a camera or lens error. It's much cheaper in the US, if people have friends or family there to buy it and send to them - £782.53 vs £999 - £200 / 20% saving. I think this, the 35mm 1.8, and the 24-70 2.8 would be a great combo. Maybe the 18 or 24mm 1.8 too.
Yes if tracking focus (probably, although the AF is pretty competent if you set it up properly), but I just wanted it to lock onto a single point and remain there - for this the touch screen is perfect
Hi Ed! I'm a Sony user, but for days I am considering switching to the Lumix S5II system. I have been looking at optics options, and I am TOTALLY IMPRESSED with the results of this macro lens, apart from your incredible capabilities as a filmmaker obviously. So you already have a new subscriber/follower and soon a Lumix user too. Your video totally convinced me. ❤️
Wow great to hear! I've shot on Sony cameras throughout my career, and occasionally have to jump on an FX3 or FX6 for certain jobs. But for cost / features / image I think the new LUMIX S5 mark2 cams are amazing.
Video suggestion: could you make one explaining the autofocus modes, best settings and use of autofocus on the s5iix? there is little content about it on the internet
I will add it to the list, but honestly I'm not a huge AF person so I'm not particularly knowledgeable in this area. I tend to rely on one area or one area plus. If I can find time I'll knock a vid out!
@@cAPIVARAff actually I am planning to make a video on something along those lines, about how having a good AF cam has changed my workflow - so maybe I can sneak some settings into that vid!
It's a plugin pack from Motion VFX I have a link here and 10% discount if interested (code: PROSSER10) www.motionvfx.com/store,mtransition-noise-dvr,p3907.html?Impact&EdProsser&TransitionNoiseDVR&irgwc=1&clickid=zRuQA8W8jxyPUHVSfDz1MWvyUkH2SR01GVzYV40
Nice video dude looks like a great lens. I’m doing some work with the Godox panels at the moment, have to say they are amazing, I look forward what you have to say about them soon.
This is unrelated to the current vid BUT have you heard about Kolari Vision offering an OLPF installation for the S5II? I remember you previously stating you found the sharpness of the sensor to be a downside so I thought you would like to know!
I have seen it, yes! Not quite sure I can justify the price tag atm or sending off my cam for a few weeks... but it's tempting. I feel like it's most benefit for people who experience moiré like a lot of wedding filmmakers suffer from with suits - I don't tend to hit up against it as much. Of course I'd love the softer image it'd produce but I also have my EVA1 or Komodo for that.
@@EdProsser Yeah, for sure. I do hope this causes us as consumers to maybe start demanding OLPF more or maybe that manufacturers could also provide an OLPF version of cameras aimed at filmmakers similar to what Blackmagic do with the Ursa 12k.
@@Sodacake it'll be interesting to see what they do with their next flagship camera update. I think the issue is balancing the needs of stills users with video shooters, cinematographers and content creators they all need diff things and difficult to please all in a single body (and at cost). The S5 isn't a huge flagship cam and delivers some amazing features at a ridiculous price, for me I can swallow the lack of OLPF, but I love that there's now an option to add one for those that absolutely need it. My main issue with the mark 2s is the internal processing and oversharpening - whatever is going on there. I actually noticed it when shooting this vid, the eye shot on the thumbnail has some weird digital sharpening artefacting on the outer curvature of the eyeball. Hard to see on YT but sticks out in Resolve.
@@EdProsser That's weird. I can't imagine they thought that would be useful for the filmmakers. It must be an artefact left over from the still image processing tuning on the sensor maybe?
@@Sodacake maybe or something to do with the phase detect AF system, as this isn't seen in the original S5. For video, I actually prefer the slightly softer image of that cam.
One of the best! videos i've seen on youtube in terms of directing, angles, samples & colour grading!! Amazing Work!! which editing software do you use? could you recommend. I have a sony fx3 / shooting 4k video / wondering which is the best editing software for editing, colour grading etc...all in one go.
Would you recommend this for portraits too? I’m between the 85mm or 100mm, but I’ve heard from another review that this lens doesn’t have Optical Image Stabilization
Yah, this thing is amazing! Especially for the work i do. Probably the only lumix lens i get since they are clinically super sharp (not my particular flava) but in this case….this lens is stellar.
Yeah I have a soft spot for the LUMIX S lenses, obvs they're sharp / modern but they have a nice look to them that I don't mind. What do you tend to shoot with?
@@EdProsser oh for sure, however it’s something i never really liked bout how sharp lumix lenses are, almost sometimes looks fake lol. Canon still has a natural look to them even being as sharp as they are, if that makes sense.
@@anirudhtd2670 I have the "clear image zoom" feature in the fx3 at 1.4x no loss in quality, plus it's the equivalent of a 90mm, I wonder how it would look like if Ed tries it for the Lumix mount version.
It's great for portraits and people - if you go to the IBIS section of this vid - lots of handheld shots shooting my partner Stef. So you don't have to reserve it for tiny things! And all the same AF features like face / eye tracking will work.
@@EdProsser that’s awesome. I shoot High-End Weddings and have held on to a Canon 100mm purely for this reason to double as a lock off shoot and it’s primary Macro duties. 😒 I have to adapt of course added more to my bag but this as for sizing with my LUMIX S 35 & 85 I wanted a 100mm but feared it would have focusing limitations. Thanks for a top tier preview Brother. I will definitely come back and bless your link 🔗
I am mainly a cinematographer but finally heading over to learn Editing with DaVinci. I’m going to have to watch your color grading tips videos as I think I am about to go down a big rabbit hole 😂 Great Color Brother.
@@EdProsser i own the first version 50mm F4 Macro takumar (It has so much focus breathing by the time you reach macro distance its more like 90mm FOV wise). It's got a 1:1 magnification.
Dude, I always love your content! I think you nearly had me buying a Panasonic EVA1 with your video haha. Btw man I hope I don't sound mean or whatever but you look a little worse for wear in this video, I hope everything is alright and youre not overworking yourself! As always got me tempted on another pricey purchase haha
Haha, that's cool man - yeah, I was just coming off the back of a chest infection I got over Xmas so not super fresh! That was a week or so ago. All better now!
Damn , those opening shots , the colours, everything, jheeeeze. 2024 is the year you teach me your ways😉👏🏻
Haha - anytime!
It makes me so happy when I see that the camera that I chose to buy has new additions for the L mount. This is great!
And Ed, when I think I've seen the best of you, you get this video out. It is important to have a good tool but only a skilled person can get it to do what it does. I really need to learn from you!
Yeah, I have a lot of faith in Panasonic and I'm super excited to see what they've got lined up this year.
Had a lot of fun with this lens, everything in this vid was pulled together quite quickly - I wish I'd had a bit more time and included a section on stills.
Hands down one of the best UA-camr for cinematography. Beautifully shotted, perfectly presented and explained. Keep it upppp!
Cheers pal
Another cracking video Ed with beautiful images throughout. Cannot believe LUMIX have made a 100mm macro that small - exciting times we live in!
Thanks James! Yeah it's kinda nuts isn't it. I really like the idea of having a set of these primes for smaller jobs. They're so competent
Great lens! And just sharing how you shoot with it teaches me so much. Thanks!
Ed Prosser does it again
🥳
Brooklyn brewery baby!! Down the street from me.
Yeah!!! Had to do something useful with the booze leftover from NYE...
top notch quality, well done
👍
black text is neat. though i normally just use manual focus for makro, i assume it's focus by wire?
Yeah it's an electronic focus wheel but can be mapped for linear response, still you lose that tactile response you get with the vespid
When you were shooting at the printing place and tapping on the screen to autofocus - would a follow focus and manual focus not be better for things like that? To avoid any hunting ruining the shot? Oh and also the beer. And I guess the movement of the beer can was due to a wobbly floor or surface? Might be good to clarify that was not a camera or lens error. It's much cheaper in the US, if people have friends or family there to buy it and send to them - £782.53 vs £999 - £200 / 20% saving. I think this, the 35mm 1.8, and the 24-70 2.8 would be a great combo. Maybe the 18 or 24mm 1.8 too.
Yes if tracking focus (probably, although the AF is pretty competent if you set it up properly), but I just wanted it to lock onto a single point and remain there - for this the touch screen is perfect
Hi Ed! I'm a Sony user, but for days I am considering switching to the Lumix S5II system. I have been looking at optics options, and I am TOTALLY IMPRESSED with the results of this macro lens, apart from your incredible capabilities as a filmmaker obviously. So you already have a new subscriber/follower and soon a Lumix user too. Your video totally convinced me. ❤️
Wow great to hear! I've shot on Sony cameras throughout my career, and occasionally have to jump on an FX3 or FX6 for certain jobs. But for cost / features / image I think the new LUMIX S5 mark2 cams are amazing.
@EdProsser You're totally right. Love the color science of Lumix 😭❤️ (and his video capabilities.
a well shot and comprehensive review :)
Thanks for checking it out Eva!
Video suggestion: could you make one explaining the autofocus modes, best settings and use of autofocus on the s5iix? there is little content about it on the internet
I will add it to the list, but honestly I'm not a huge AF person so I'm not particularly knowledgeable in this area. I tend to rely on one area or one area plus. If I can find time I'll knock a vid out!
@@EdProsser Me neither, I've always been a manual focus guy since my Blackmagic cameras, so I thought it would be interesting to see how you use it
@@cAPIVARAff actually I am planning to make a video on something along those lines, about how having a good AF cam has changed my workflow - so maybe I can sneak some settings into that vid!
Just starting to watch this video. I am really eyeing for this lens for serious video work. Hope it’s worth it.
100mm Macro lens is somehting I've always wanted to try, I dont shoot lumix but this convinced me that the 100mm is the move for product shots.
Yeah it's pretty versatile! Great for macro and portraits
How'd You do those light leak transitions at the start? They look sick
It's a plugin pack from Motion VFX I have a link here and 10% discount if interested (code: PROSSER10)
www.motionvfx.com/store,mtransition-noise-dvr,p3907.html?Impact&EdProsser&TransitionNoiseDVR&irgwc=1&clickid=zRuQA8W8jxyPUHVSfDz1MWvyUkH2SR01GVzYV40
@@EdProsser Ah, cheers!
Nice video dude looks like a great lens.
I’m doing some work with the Godox panels at the moment, have to say they are amazing, I look forward what you have to say about them soon.
Yeah just got it in end of last week, so far love it! Bought the Amaran f22c last year so will compare to that.
This is unrelated to the current vid BUT have you heard about Kolari Vision offering an OLPF installation for the S5II? I remember you previously stating you found the sharpness of the sensor to be a downside so I thought you would like to know!
I have seen it, yes!
Not quite sure I can justify the price tag atm or sending off my cam for a few weeks... but it's tempting.
I feel like it's most benefit for people who experience moiré like a lot of wedding filmmakers suffer from with suits - I don't tend to hit up against it as much. Of course I'd love the softer image it'd produce but I also have my EVA1 or Komodo for that.
@@EdProsser Yeah, for sure. I do hope this causes us as consumers to maybe start demanding OLPF more or maybe that manufacturers could also provide an OLPF version of cameras aimed at filmmakers similar to what Blackmagic do with the Ursa 12k.
@@Sodacake it'll be interesting to see what they do with their next flagship camera update. I think the issue is balancing the needs of stills users with video shooters, cinematographers and content creators they all need diff things and difficult to please all in a single body (and at cost).
The S5 isn't a huge flagship cam and delivers some amazing features at a ridiculous price, for me I can swallow the lack of OLPF, but I love that there's now an option to add one for those that absolutely need it. My main issue with the mark 2s is the internal processing and oversharpening - whatever is going on there. I actually noticed it when shooting this vid, the eye shot on the thumbnail has some weird digital sharpening artefacting on the outer curvature of the eyeball. Hard to see on YT but sticks out in Resolve.
@@EdProsser That's weird. I can't imagine they thought that would be useful for the filmmakers. It must be an artefact left over from the still image processing tuning on the sensor maybe?
@@Sodacake maybe or something to do with the phase detect AF system, as this isn't seen in the original S5. For video, I actually prefer the slightly softer image of that cam.
One of the best! videos i've seen on youtube in terms of directing, angles, samples & colour grading!! Amazing Work!!
which editing software do you use? could you recommend. I have a sony fx3 / shooting 4k video / wondering which is the best editing software for editing, colour grading etc...all in one go.
I work in Resolve
Would you recommend this for portraits too? I’m between the 85mm or 100mm, but I’ve heard from another review that this lens doesn’t have Optical Image Stabilization
Yeah good for portraits. It just uses IBIS from the camera which works great.
Dude. So freaking good!!!! Considering swapping my sigma 70 for this
It's a superb little lens!
We need a color grading tutorial asap!
There are a few diff grades in this - which shots are you interested in ?
In general i love your grades and the approach you take but the shot around 0:57 is just 🤌🏻🤌🏻
Great review. Love your b-roll
Your turntable's needle is as hairy as mine 😂
Haha yeah it's always filthy!
Killed this AGAIN Ed. Loving everything from you. I don't even own an L-mount camera, yet here I am 😅
Thanks man means a lot. Am loving your channel!
@@EdProsser thanks man 🥲
cool lens, full range of focal lenght now :)) what about the s1ii ? will it be released soon?
I wish I knew! I do hope LUMIX announce another flagship this year!
@@EdProsser would be great! specs rumors looks promising 😃
Yeah but just rumours so far... Lot of people just making videos for clicks.
BEST Video out there for this stunning lens! thank you so much! but I definitely hate you too for this video. now I need to buy it even more!
Lol sorry about that!
Yah, this thing is amazing! Especially for the work i do. Probably the only lumix lens i get since they are clinically super sharp (not my particular flava) but in this case….this lens is stellar.
Yeah I have a soft spot for the LUMIX S lenses, obvs they're sharp / modern but they have a nice look to them that I don't mind. What do you tend to shoot with?
@@EdProsser my go to are Canon Primes. But if its a doc im shooting or inside look type vids its Cine/Vintage lenses.
@@j.zuberi are the canon primes not also clinical and sharp?
@@EdProsser oh for sure, however it’s something i never really liked bout how sharp lumix lenses are, almost sometimes looks fake lol. Canon still has a natural look to them even being as sharp as they are, if that makes sense.
@@j.zuberi I see! I think they're okay for modern lenses, not as crazy sharp as the Sigma Art series
Best video I've seen thus far
In your entire life?
@@EdProsser probably not lol. I mean't launch coverage of this lens.
@@kingsamvisuals guess I need to try harder
That intro is so good, this lens look amazing but if we are talking about small macro lens check the Meike 60mm F2.8
Ouh good tip I'll check it out!
That's for Apsc. This is full frame
@@anirudhtd2670 I have the "clear image zoom" feature in the fx3 at 1.4x no loss in quality, plus it's the equivalent of a 90mm, I wonder how it would look like if Ed tries it for the Lumix mount version.
🎉 nice, a new video 👌
Ed does this lens only work for Macro or can it compliment like say the 85 f1.8 as an additional angle ?
It's great for portraits and people - if you go to the IBIS section of this vid - lots of handheld shots shooting my partner Stef. So you don't have to reserve it for tiny things! And all the same AF features like face / eye tracking will work.
@@EdProsser that’s awesome. I shoot High-End Weddings and have held on to a Canon 100mm purely for this reason to double as a lock off shoot and it’s primary Macro duties. 😒 I have to adapt of course added more to my bag but this as for sizing with my LUMIX S 35 & 85 I wanted a 100mm but feared it would have focusing limitations. Thanks for a top tier preview Brother. I will definitely come back and bless your link 🔗
@@pureheartvisuals appreciated!!
I am mainly a cinematographer but finally heading over to learn Editing with DaVinci. I’m going to have to watch your color grading tips videos as I think I am about to go down a big rabbit hole 😂
Great Color Brother.
Yeah I have a few:
Check out this playlist - ua-cam.com/play/PLLnI_fyHgew9VYAxy0TFP3XYygecmvwW-.html
This video is amazing
Thanks Chris!
How this one will compare to 24-105mm ?
Unfortunately I don't have the two to compare
not sure about modern lenses, but I do own a Macro Takumar which is tiny!! It's a bargain and it's lovely. Check it out!
I will, love my vintage 50mm super takumar 1.4. I'm not usually a fan of modern lenses but the LUMIX S line have won me over
@@EdProsser i own the first version 50mm F4 Macro takumar (It has so much focus breathing by the time you reach macro distance its more like 90mm FOV wise). It's got a 1:1 magnification.
@@joaomellin nice do you use it for stills or video?
@@EdProsser mostly video! but i do dabble in some macro photography sometimes as a hobby. but it's just lovely for details in broll.
Dude, I always love your content! I think you nearly had me buying a Panasonic EVA1 with your video haha.
Btw man I hope I don't sound mean or whatever but you look a little worse for wear in this video, I hope everything is alright and youre not overworking yourself!
As always got me tempted on another pricey purchase haha
Haha, that's cool man - yeah, I was just coming off the back of a chest infection I got over Xmas so not super fresh! That was a week or so ago. All better now!