By far the best review of this lens in terms of technical information as well as example shots. I'm sold... it's on the list of 'must gets' for next year.
i was torn between sigma 105mm macro lens and lumix 100mm macro lens for my s5iix but ultimately went for sigma because not only did i hear praises for its resolving ability but also i found a great deal for a used one (literally impossible to find a used copy for the lumix lens where i live, and the new lumix lens costs 2x as much as the sigma) after using it for 2 days i was actually mind blown at how much focus breathing it exhibits, and im even more surprised after watching this video how a smaller lens could be optically compensated better for less focus breathing
You made me take a very close look at the Panasonic full frame line up when you showed a comparison of their prime lenses. This macro lens is probably the one that might make me switch from my Nikon Z😉
this is a great review. Question: I have the new G9II - will this lens work with M 4/3 cameras or just with the full-frame cameras. Thank you for your help. You are a terrific presenter 14:49
Thank you! And no, this won’t work and can’t be adapted to MFT. There are already two macro lenses for the G9II however; the 30mm geni.us/6oztGL and 45mm Leica geni.us/HBe88NJ - the 45mm Leica is particularly nice.
Photography FTW! Thankyou for the 1.) Scaled images of each lens 2.)Bar charts comparing all the attributes. That's some big data backing up all the visuals. Kudos! 👍
Thanks! 1:1 means that the subject is the same size in real life as it is in the sensor. Usually that means closest focusing distance is 1:1. You can photograph a ruler at closest focus to verify it.
4:40 hold on. they all offer 1:1 at closest focusing distance, so how exactly does Lumix have an advantage when it has a shorter working distance to achieve 1:1?
Good question, although I thought I addressed this? Maybe not. Anyway, it confused me too until I figured out why - the reason the others focus at 1:1 from farther away is focus breathing. They breathe (zoom) so much that they effectively zoom in to get to 1:1 from farther away. One could certainly argue this as an advantage (staying farther away from dangerous critters) but it does mean that you’re not using the whole lens and if you’re focus stacking you’ll have that much more waste. Hope that helps!
Great review, thanks for all the work that goes into it. I noticed in the size comparison that most of the other lenses seem to have optical stabilization, but I didn't catch any mention of the Panasonic having that. Would that also help in reducing the overall physical length (& weight too) of the Panasonic verses the others?
Thank you! Yes, that can make a difference. The IBIS on the latest LUMIX is so good that it is largely unnecessary in the lens. It’s a trade-off; lighter lens is easier to hold, so less shake, so easier to stabilize, etc.
I wish there was a lens like this in my underwater SLR photography days. 90% was macro, but since swapping lenses underwater sucks, a lens like this would have been awesome.
Joseph, great breakdown of this lens. As a portrait shooter, would you recommend pairing this with the 85 1.8 ? Or is this lens enough of a portrait lens that I should maybe look at the 35 or 50 1.8 to pair it with ?
It really depends on what else you already have. If you're buying the macro, then you probably wouldn't use the 85 that much. I'd go for the 50mm next.
How does this lens compare to the Lumix Pro-S Leica-certified lenses? I bought into the Lumix S1R and S1 on day one thinking I'd get Leica type photos only to be greatly disappointed with the AF. Resale values sucks so I'm stuck with them. I own 3 of the 4 Pro-S lenses. (don't own 16-35 because I'd prefer a 2.8). I'm assumming Panasonic won't be making anymore Pro-S lenses and no updated S1ii/S1Rii's as they're focused on the smaller, cheaper S5ii series and non-Pro-S lenses. This new 100 macro has me interested.
I’m not sure what autofocus has to do with “Leica type photos”; Leica uses the same contrast AF system that the cameras you have does. The S lenses you have are Leica quality. As for the future; assume nothing.
@@photojoseph sorry for the confusion. It has absolutely nothing to do with AF. I was just asking you about the quality of the 100mm macro which is not a Pro-S lens compared to the Leica-certified Pro-S Lumix line of lenses? Colors/DR/sharpness/distortion, etc. The Pro-S lenses are really a level up which is why I haven't purchased any of the prime lenses except for the Pro-S 50mm 1.4 which is a superb lens. Would this 100mm macro lens shoot a portrait as good as my Lumix Pro-S 70-200mm 2.8 shot at 100mm? Thanks for your reply.
@@keithspurlock4732 "The Pro-S lenses are really a level up" I'd be interested in tests that demonstrate this. The Lumix S lenses are already so good that i can't imagine an improvement.
How about EF 105 macro with AF? ) BTW can`t choose between Lumix 14-28 5.6 macro / sigma 16-28 2.8 / lumix 18 1.8, can somebody give some thoughts please? 😅
That macro Lenses have to focus to 1:1 is NOT true ! A macro Lens is designed so it can get very sharp images with high resolution and a flat field at close distance.
@@photojoseph Yes, many new "macro" Lenses which focus to 1:1 do not have fx a true flat field which they should have ! That many today think that "true" macro Lenses only is 1:1 focusing Lenses is because there are too many noobs who haven´t got a clue, the think they are so wise. I have done photography since 1979, both as a professional photographer and as a teacher in photography, so I know a thing or two about photography.
OK, well then should I delete the video? You sound pretty upset. And hey guess what, I've done photography since 1978, maybe even 1977, but we all have something new to learn. Thank goodness, or I wouldn't have a job!!
Hey I’m being serious. I always want to learn. Please tell me where to look up these facts. Don’t post links though; RUclips will block them. Tell me what to search for and names of websites that are factual.
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By far the best review of this lens in terms of technical information as well as example shots. I'm sold... it's on the list of 'must gets' for next year.
Awesome, and thanks!
Nice informative and detailed video on this lens. Thanks for doing this. I'm definitely getting this lens.
Thanks man, I appreciate that!
Perfect amount of discussion and detail about this lens. Nicely done.
Thank you my friend!
i was torn between sigma 105mm macro lens and lumix 100mm macro lens for my s5iix but ultimately went for sigma because not only did i hear praises for its resolving ability but also i found a great deal for a used one (literally impossible to find a used copy for the lumix lens where i live, and the new lumix lens costs 2x as much as the sigma)
after using it for 2 days i was actually mind blown at how much focus breathing it exhibits, and im even more surprised after watching this video how a smaller lens could be optically compensated better for less focus breathing
It’s pretty incredible, isn’t it? I do hope you enjoy the Sigma though, or at least it holds you over until you can pick up the Panasonic one!
You made me take a very close look at the Panasonic full frame line up when you showed a comparison of their prime lenses. This macro lens is probably the one that might make me switch from my Nikon Z😉
Hehe love to hear that!!
Amazing details here, I've learned a lot. Thanks! Subscribed
Awesome!
this is a great review. Question: I have the new G9II - will this lens work with M 4/3 cameras or just with the full-frame cameras. Thank you for your help. You are a terrific presenter
14:49
Thank you! And no, this won’t work and can’t be adapted to MFT. There are already two macro lenses for the G9II however; the 30mm geni.us/6oztGL and 45mm Leica geni.us/HBe88NJ - the 45mm Leica is particularly nice.
Photography FTW! Thankyou for the 1.) Scaled images of each lens 2.)Bar charts comparing all the attributes. That's some big data backing up all the visuals. Kudos! 👍
😎 Thanks man
Thank you for the amazing video, just want to ask, how to know/set this lens at one to one magnification?
Thanks! 1:1 means that the subject is the same size in real life as it is in the sensor. Usually that means closest focusing distance is 1:1. You can photograph a ruler at closest focus to verify it.
@@photojoseph thanks alot, keep sharing your wonderful content 😁
4:40 hold on. they all offer 1:1 at closest focusing distance, so how exactly does Lumix have an advantage when it has a shorter working distance to achieve 1:1?
Good question, although I thought I addressed this? Maybe not. Anyway, it confused me too until I figured out why - the reason the others focus at 1:1 from farther away is focus breathing. They breathe (zoom) so much that they effectively zoom in to get to 1:1 from farther away. One could certainly argue this as an advantage (staying farther away from dangerous critters) but it does mean that you’re not using the whole lens and if you’re focus stacking you’ll have that much more waste. Hope that helps!
Great review, thanks for all the work that goes into it. I noticed in the size comparison that most of the other lenses seem to have optical stabilization, but I didn't catch any mention of the Panasonic having that. Would that also help in reducing the overall physical length (& weight too) of the Panasonic verses the others?
Thank you! Yes, that can make a difference. The IBIS on the latest LUMIX is so good that it is largely unnecessary in the lens. It’s a trade-off; lighter lens is easier to hold, so less shake, so easier to stabilize, etc.
@@photojoseph This is true! Let's remind folks that Panasonic invented IBIS. And today it works admirably well.
I wish there was a lens like this in my underwater SLR photography days. 90% was macro, but since swapping lenses underwater sucks, a lens like this would have been awesome.
“Sucks” might be an understatement
The studio looks great!
Thanks!!
Joseph, great breakdown of this lens. As a portrait shooter, would you recommend pairing this with the 85 1.8 ? Or is this lens enough of a portrait lens that I should maybe look at the 35 or 50 1.8 to pair it with ?
It really depends on what else you already have. If you're buying the macro, then you probably wouldn't use the 85 that much. I'd go for the 50mm next.
I absolutely love mine . Way better than any of my Sony macros
Love hearing that!
Where have you been😀. I’ finally getting some assignments to use my ATEM pro ISO switcher for 3 camera interviews .
Awesome! I moved. Been crazy busy.
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How does this lens compare to the Lumix Pro-S Leica-certified lenses? I bought into the Lumix S1R and S1 on day one thinking I'd get Leica type photos only to be greatly disappointed with the AF. Resale values sucks so I'm stuck with them. I own 3 of the 4 Pro-S lenses. (don't own 16-35 because I'd prefer a 2.8).
I'm assumming Panasonic won't be making anymore Pro-S lenses and no updated S1ii/S1Rii's as they're focused on the smaller, cheaper S5ii series and non-Pro-S lenses. This new 100 macro has me interested.
I’m not sure what autofocus has to do with “Leica type photos”; Leica uses the same contrast AF system that the cameras you have does. The S lenses you have are Leica quality. As for the future; assume nothing.
@@photojoseph sorry for the confusion. It has absolutely nothing to do with AF. I was just asking you about the quality of the 100mm macro which is not a Pro-S lens compared to the Leica-certified Pro-S Lumix line of lenses? Colors/DR/sharpness/distortion, etc. The Pro-S lenses are really a level up which is why I haven't purchased any of the prime lenses except for the Pro-S 50mm 1.4 which is a superb lens. Would this 100mm macro lens shoot a portrait as good as my Lumix Pro-S 70-200mm 2.8 shot at 100mm? Thanks for your reply.
I don't have that lens nor do I do super precise comparisons like that -- I leave that to DxO Labs. I don't need that headache in my life.
@@keithspurlock4732 "The Pro-S lenses are really a level up"
I'd be interested in tests that demonstrate this. The Lumix S lenses are already so good that i can't imagine an improvement.
@@RobinParmar they really are. I can the difference.
If I founded I wanted to use this lens for one of my Sony’s bodies A41v or FX30. If a megder bones.adapter for this lens to fit on my Sony work?
No, the flange distance doesn’t let that work, sorry
ho w is this auto focus with Lumix s5?
S5II is better; that’s the first LUMIX to have PDAF.
@@photojoseph agreed I think to purchase but with unreliable autofocus is an issue
Great ❤cool
Why did you compared it to the 90mm Sony instead of the 100mm Sony macro lens?
Sorry, what 100mm Sony macro? Please share the full name so I can look it up.
Autofocus on Macro creeps me out. I might be too old...
LOL 🤐
How about EF 105 macro with AF? )
BTW can`t choose between Lumix 14-28 5.6 macro / sigma 16-28 2.8 / lumix 18 1.8, can somebody give some thoughts please? 😅
This lens sounds great, but I’m a Sony user.
It’s never too late to switch 😝
That macro Lenses have to focus to 1:1 is NOT true ! A macro Lens is designed so it can get very sharp images with high resolution and a flat field at close distance.
🤷🏼♂️ OK, I looked up the definition of macro and that's what I got. Tons of lenses _say_ macro but aren't "true macro", that much is for sure.
@@photojoseph Yes, many new "macro" Lenses which focus to 1:1 do not have fx a true flat field which they should have ! That many today think that "true" macro Lenses only is 1:1 focusing Lenses is because there are too many noobs who haven´t got a clue, the think they are so wise. I have done photography since 1979, both as a professional photographer and as a teacher in photography, so I know a thing or two about photography.
OK, well then should I delete the video? You sound pretty upset. And hey guess what, I've done photography since 1978, maybe even 1977, but we all have something new to learn. Thank goodness, or I wouldn't have a job!!
@@photojoseph I just point out some facts about macro Lenses.
Hey I’m being serious. I always want to learn. Please tell me where to look up these facts. Don’t post links though; RUclips will block them. Tell me what to search for and names of websites that are factual.