Panasonic Lumix 50mm f/1.4 S Pro L-Mount lens

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 Lens for L-Mount Summary

With a wide aperture and impressive results the Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 Lens is one of the fastest professional primes available in the L-mount range of lenses. A 50mm prime focal width is often favoured as one of the most versatile for any system, particularly when paired with an 11-blade rounded aperture as is the case with Panasonic’s design here. This results in beautifully smooth bokeh with soft out of focus areas and adept performance when isolating the subject. For photographers and videographers image or video sharpness is second to none across the frame with high resolution rendering made possible by two aspherical and three extra low dispersion glass elements. The inclusion of a linear motor and a stepping motor provide particularly fast precise focusing performance, ideal for movings subjects especially when paired with more recent Lumix cameras. The lens continues working brilliantly in low light situations and comes with a weather sealed design for more harsh conditions.

Key features

• Large bright f/1.4 aperture
• 11-bladed iris for exceptional bokeh and soft out of focus
• Outstanding sharpness across the frame
• Weather-resistant design
• Quick switching between Focus modes
• Designed for photo and video work
• Two focus motors ensure responsive AF with full tracking

Based on the Leica L-Mount

Especially focusing on professional use, the LUMIX S Series Lens pursues uncompromising standards in its lenses

A rugged dust and splash resistant design

to withstand use under harsh conditions even in 10 degrees below zero to match the professional level of the S1 and S1R cameras.

The focus element of the lens is moved by motors with a sophisticated design, supporting the high frequency of the S-System sporting up to 480 frames per second.

For ultimate control

the lens has a focus clutch mechanism allowing instant switching from autofocus to manual adjustment at any time.

Excels at video

The LUMIX S-lens also excel when used for video as they are designed to suppress focus breathing during recording.

The new LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4. is A large-aperture lens with a focal length considered ‘standard' for the full frame format, the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 boasts stunningly high resolution and incredible sharpness from centre to corner even when used wide open.

The optical design and the use of an 11-bladed iris provide beautifully smooth focus transition and exceptionally attractive bokeh.

Comprising 13 elements in 11 groups, 2 aspherical lenses and 3 extra-low Dispersion lenses are used to avoid chromatic aberrations and to ensure outstanding resolution centre to corner.

What’s in the box

• Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 Lens for L-Mount
• Lens cap
• Lens rear cap
• Lens hood
• Lens storage bag

Optional accessories

• B+W 77mm XS-Pro Ksemann HTC Polariser MRC-Nano Filter - a high quality CPL for outdoor photography
• Polar Pro Peter McKinnon VND Filter Signature Edition II 77mm 6-9 stop - excellent variable ND filter for shooting video in brighter conditions
• Polar Pro Peter McKinnon VND Filter Signature Edition II 77mm 2-5 stop - same as above filter for slightly less bright conditions

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 Lens Specifications

• Lens Construction: 13 elements in 11 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 3 ED lenses)
• Aperture Type: 11 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
• Aperture range: F1.4 - F16
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.44m / 1.44ft
• Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.15x
• Dust and Splash Resistant: Yes
• Recommended Operating Temperature: -10C to 40C
• Filter Size: φ77mm
• Max. Diameter: φ90mm
• Overall Length: Approx. 130mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
• Weight: Approx. 955g (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)