LUMIX S Series Camera Lens, 50mm F1.8 L-Mount Interchangeable Lens for Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Cameras, S-S50

Overall, it's perfect for what it is. It's sharp, it focuses fast and it's not heavy. Sharpness wise it is as sharp, or sharper, as my other modern 1.8 primes. Leaving it on human detect auto focus on the S5, it will lock on the pupils. It's so much more consistent than my DSLRs. Sometimes it's a miss, but that's not a fault of the lens. Weight wise, it's a good balance. It's about the same as my decent DSLR primes but much heavier than the older DSLR primes. But that is expected as it's significantly sharper. On the S5 the balance is good (though I'm not a fan of the grip on that camera). It's not a perfect lens though. I wish it was physically smaller. Sigma DG DN lenses are shorter and smaller. Panasonic has designed their primes to be similar to each other so their consistency better integrates for video rigs. It is what it is. Because the lens uses an integrated lens profile, like most mirrorless lenses now, a number of features such as Chromatic Aberration, Distortion and Vignetting are corrected in the camera and can not be turned off. It's hard to say much on this. The lens hood is fine. It's surprisingly large. Like most modern lenses, flare isn't an issue. Bokeh is decent. It's not distracting. There are lenses with better bokeh out there, but you usually have to give something up to achieve that effect (you typically need spherical aberration). The rubber ribbed grip will eventually collect dust in the ridges. I have a few other lenses from other brands that have the same issue. In general a design 1.8 aperture represents a good balance. With higher resolution sensors I have myself moved away from 1.4 aperture lenses to 1.8 for general use. Independent of the make, 1.8 lenses is about as big, aperture wise, as you'd want to go with a modern prime these days before having to pay for it in weight, cost or sharpness. A few other brands have followed suit. That is not to say that 1.4+ lenses do not have their place. I myself keep some 1.4 lenses that I specifically use for their bokeh effects, but those are specific niche uses. A 1.4 lenses with the same sharpness as this lens would be significantly heavier, larger and expensive. As for price I got it on sale. At that price I think it is a good value. At the MSRP price, I'd recommend a careful look at the Sigma DG DN lenses (but stay away from the 45mm).

Fantastic Lenses – A Must-Have for L-Mount Shooters! I’ve been using the Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 lens (as well as the 85mm F1.8) for a few days now, and I’m genuinely impressed with its performance. Right out of the box, the build quality feels solid and professional—lightweight yet sturdy, making it perfect for both studio work and shooting on the go. The image quality is where this lens truly shines. It delivers tack-sharp results even wide open at f/1.8, with beautiful bokeh and pleasing color rendition. Whether I'm shooting portraits, street scenes, or low-light environments, this lens consistently delivers crisp, detailed images with smooth background separation. Autofocus is quick and quiet, especially when paired with my LUMIX S5. It’s great for both stills and video—Panasonic clearly designed this lens with hybrid shooters in mind. Focus breathing is minimal, which is a huge plus for video work. I also appreciate the consistency in size and design with the other f/1.8 primes in the LUMIX S lineup. Swapping between lenses in this series is seamless, especially with matched filters and balanced weight for gimbals. For the price, this lens punches well above its weight. Whether you're a professional or an enthusiast looking to elevate your kit, the LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 is a smart and satisfying choice. These are GREAT for when the heavier LUMIX PRO lenses are too heavy.

is one of those lenses that quickly earns your trust. From the first moment you mount it, it feels well-built and balanced solid but lightweight enough to keep your setup comfortable for long sessions. The design is clean and minimal, with a smooth focus ring that feels precise and easy to control. The overall build gives a professional impression, with high-quality materials and a sturdy metal mount. In use, this lens truly shines. The image quality is sharp, with a soft and pleasant background blur that makes subjects stand out naturally. Shooting at f/1.8 gives a beautiful depth of field and smooth bokeh, perfect for portraits, lifestyle shots, or creative scenes with a cinematic touch. I tested it both indoors and outdoors, and the results were consistently excellent. Even in low light, it performs great letting in plenty of light without introducing much noise. The autofocus is fast and quiet, making it ideal for both photo and video work. Solid, lightweight, and well-balanced build Smooth and precise focus ring Sharp image quality with beautiful natural bokeh at f/1.8 Great performance in low light Fast and quiet autofocus Excellent for portraits, travel, and daily shooting Delivers a perfect mix of clarity, portability, and creative control. It’s a reliable lens that feels professional without being heavy an easy favorite for anyone who enjoys natural-looking, high-quality images straight out of the camera.

This is a 2 inch Jupiter 2, and the clarity is clear.

Poco peso y muy buena calidad de imagen. Muy luminoso y cómodo de trabajar con él

Operates as it should.

Lens was new as far as I can tell, with all the plastic wrapping in place. Amazon packed it well - double box so it arrived safely. Lens works fine on the Leica SL2s. Amazing sharpness ... impressed. Very compact & light, and AF seems to work fine for photos for me. Did a little test for video AF, but cannot comment much now as I will need to test it out more - but the little that I did, worked fine.

Cumple con las expectativas señaladas y llegó en el tiempo indicado al momento del envío.

The product was missing the lens hood so I am extremely dissatisfied