I literally asked a panasonic rep at my local photography store "what macro lenses do you have?" and now here is the one. Amazing. Can't wait to try it. The focus ability is great! I hope they re-introduce the focus-stacking feature they had on previous cameras from the G-series.
Good quality never cheap… but nicely priced I would say, less tan a thousand for prime f1.8 that are light and have a lineup with same shape and format, super convenient.
Awesome review. As someone who has the entire set, for someone who is just starting out with getting into client work (Not starting out with videography, just client work) do you think the f/1.8 lineup and the 100mm are a good buy, or should I just go straight for the Nisi? Like, the difference you're getting, is the 35mm Nisi vs 35mm Panasonic really night and day? Would love to see a video on that but would love to hear your thoughts.
Not a bad idea actually to make a comparison video. I think I'll do that. I would say if you're more a solo shooter the LUMIX primes might be better. They're lighter and you get AF. But NiSi Athenas you could get in PL Mount and they'd hold their value in the long run probably and they have more utility on a set with a team or documentary. I would say in your case the LUMIX primes are probably a better buy but you can't go wrong with the Athenas. They are MUCH heavier though
@@DustinArmstrongPro yeah I’d love to see a side by side blind comparison. My worry is that clients may think the lumix lenses are too cheap looking or not “high performing” enough compared to Nisi.
@@DustinArmstrongPro thanks a bunch for the replies you should definitely do the comparison if you have the time cause people especially newcomers will want to see the difference and not be discouraged
i dont use my lumix lenses too much i have the 50 85 35.. I may need to use them more but idk they havent done it for me i like my mitakon 50mm .95 and some of my sigmas but i do use the panasonic 24-70.. maybe i just need some more time with tthese lenses
Linear focus in not exclusive to Lumix, though -- Sigma L-mount lenses can do this with the S-series cameras (unsure about the Blackmagic L-mount and fp L). The earlier Sigma releases don't all have the full range options since they've retrofit the feature to them. It's possible that it's part of L-mount protocol by now.
As of right now it is exclusive to LUMIX cameras yes. You're only able to change the setting if you're using a LUMIX camera. Yes does it work on some other L Mount lenses that are not LUMIX like sigma, but it still has to be mounted on a LUMIX camera
I mean they might. That's why they're considered loaners. They could ask for it back whenever (some I've given back within weeks of launch some I still have) either way it's still not mine to giveaway lol
I literally asked a panasonic rep at my local photography store "what macro lenses do you have?" and now here is the one. Amazing. Can't wait to try it. The focus ability is great!
I hope they re-introduce the focus-stacking feature they had on previous cameras from the G-series.
Yeah it's a sweet little macro lens. A much needed addition to L mount in my opinion!
It completes the Lumix not so budget, budget lens line up.
Affordable but no not budget
Good quality never cheap… but nicely priced I would say, less tan a thousand for prime f1.8 that are light and have a lineup with same shape and format, super convenient.
I just realized that I own the 50mm lens in this series. I need to use it more. This 100mm looks amazing. I’ve never owned or even used a macro lens.
Macro is a lot of fun. Especially with a slider
I can’t wait to get my hand on this 100mm lens, I have only heard good things about it, great vid brother, thanks for the info
It's definitely one of my favorite lenses LUMIX has released
Damn that lens alone is looking so hot!
It's pretty smoky not gonna lie
I have 4 of them. Love them, only that the minimum focus distance on the 24, 35, 50 and 85 could be better
I can agree with you there
Awesome review. As someone who has the entire set, for someone who is just starting out with getting into client work (Not starting out with videography, just client work) do you think the f/1.8 lineup and the 100mm are a good buy, or should I just go straight for the Nisi? Like, the difference you're getting, is the 35mm Nisi vs 35mm Panasonic really night and day? Would love to see a video on that but would love to hear your thoughts.
Not a bad idea actually to make a comparison video. I think I'll do that. I would say if you're more a solo shooter the LUMIX primes might be better. They're lighter and you get AF. But NiSi Athenas you could get in PL Mount and they'd hold their value in the long run probably and they have more utility on a set with a team or documentary. I would say in your case the LUMIX primes are probably a better buy but you can't go wrong with the Athenas. They are MUCH heavier though
@@DustinArmstrongPro yeah I’d love to see a side by side blind comparison. My worry is that clients may think the lumix lenses are too cheap looking or not “high performing” enough compared to Nisi.
I don't think so to be honest. If you just put a cage on the camera with a matte box, that'll make the whole setup look more impressive
@@DustinArmstrongPro thanks a bunch for the replies you should definitely do the comparison if you have the time cause people especially newcomers will want to see the difference and not be discouraged
i dont use my lumix lenses too much i have the 50 85 35.. I may need to use them more but idk they havent done it for me i like my mitakon 50mm .95 and some of my sigmas but i do use the panasonic 24-70.. maybe i just need some more time with tthese lenses
Linear focus in not exclusive to Lumix, though -- Sigma L-mount lenses can do this with the S-series cameras (unsure about the Blackmagic L-mount and fp L). The earlier Sigma releases don't all have the full range options since they've retrofit the feature to them. It's possible that it's part of L-mount protocol by now.
As of right now it is exclusive to LUMIX cameras yes. You're only able to change the setting if you're using a LUMIX camera. Yes does it work on some other L Mount lenses that are not LUMIX like sigma, but it still has to be mounted on a LUMIX camera
Where did you get the focal indicators that are on your caps?
I think LUMIX gave them to me?
So this loan goes on forever?
Probably not but it could?
I reckon you won't give it away... :D
Haha I can't because it's technically not mine. It's LUMIX's
@@DustinArmstrongPro do they send it to 1000s of youtubers and then claim it back? :D not the smartest move.
I mean they might. That's why they're considered loaners. They could ask for it back whenever (some I've given back within weeks of launch some I still have) either way it's still not mine to giveaway lol
@@DustinArmstrongPro bummer. Could be a good portrait lens i'm not into macro though.