LUMIX 100mm Macro Full Frame Lens… it's so tiny!!!

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Panasonic's latest addition to the L-Mount series is the compact and versatile 100mm f/2.8 macro lens… and it's so, so much more than just a "macro"!
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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Is this even a Macro?!
01:15 - Who is this lens for?
02:19 - Physical Tour
04:03 - Compared to Sony, Sigma, Nikon & Canon Macro Lenses
05:03 - Why do size and weight matter in a macro lens?
05:18 - Cold temperature limit
05:31 - Lens internals
06:25 - Focus speed demo; closest to infinity
07:03 - Subscribe!
07:17 - Software lens control (camera menu)
07:27 - Focus range limiter in software (Focus Limiter)
09:04 - Autofocus plus manual focus (MF Assist)
10:03 - Focus Peaking (in AF or MF)
10:35 - Linear vs non-linear manual focus; focus rotation (Focus Ring Control)
11:53 - Color rendering; compared to other LUMIX Lenses
12:11 - Focus breathing
14:14 - Bad focus breathing demo
14:36 - How can a macro lens be 1.4:1 without focusing even closer?
15:18 - Focus Stacking (and lack of focus breathing)
16:06 - Portrait photography examples
16:30 - Firmware Updates for S1, S1R, S1H, BS1H
Panasonic's latest addition to the L-Mount series is the compact and versatile 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. While the term "macro" may not be prominently displayed, the lens offers more than just close-up capabilities, making it an attractive option for all photographers. Let’s explore the various features that set this lens apart from the competition.
1. Compact Design:
Despite being a macro lens, the Panasonic 100mm f/2.8 surprises with its small and lightweight design. Weighing in at just 298g (10.5oz), it stands out as the smallest and lightest among its competitors, making it an ideal choice for photographers on the move.
2. Innovative Technology:
The lens employs a "dual focus system" with three aspherical lenses moving in two groups, allowing it to be significantly smaller and ligther than conventional macro lenses. The newly developed Dual Phase Linear Motor (DPLM) facilitates faster and more precise focus, providing an efficient shooting experience.
3. Focus Control Features:
The lens offers quick-access focus control with an autofocus/manual focus switch and a focus limiter switch - but users can even customize their focus limit range in the camera's menu system, enhancing flexibility for various shooting scenarios.
4. Macro and Beyond:
While excelling at macro photography with a minimum focus distance of 20.4cm, the lens is not limited to close-up shots. Its 100mm focal length positions it as an ideal portrait lens, delivering stunning images with a shallow depth of field and pleasing bokeh.
5. Impressive Comparisons:
A comparison with other 100mm macro lenses from top manufacturers reveals the Panasonic lens's size and weight advantage. It’s not only smaller and lighter, but also focuses significantly closer, making it a practical choice for a variety of shooting situations.
6. Advanced Control Options:
The lens offers extensive control options through the camera menu, including customizable focus limit ranges, autofocus plus manual focus, manual focus assist, and focus peaking. These features empower photographers to fine-tune their shots and achieve precise focus.
7. Minimal Focus Breathing:
Focus breathing, the change in image size as the lens focuses, is minimal in the Panasonic LUMIX 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. This is crucial for focus stacking, a technique commonly used in macro photography to capture edge-to-edge sharp images of small subjects.
In summary, Panasonic's LUMIX L-Mount 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is a versatile and compact solution that goes beyond traditional macro capabilities. Its innovative design, advanced technology, and exceptional control options make it a promising choice for photographers and filmmakers seeking a high-performance lens for various applications.
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@psoon04286 3 ай бұрын

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😉

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

Hehe love to hear that!!

@BugBobsWildWorld 3 ай бұрын

Perfect amount of discussion and detail about this lens. Nicely done.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend!

@RobertJohnPhotography 3 ай бұрын

Nice informative and detailed video on this lens. Thanks for doing this. I'm definitely getting this lens.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

@EricLikness 3 ай бұрын

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! 👍

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

😎 Thanks man

@ferencczuczor7766 2 ай бұрын

Amazing details here, I've learned a lot. Thanks! Subscribed

@photojoseph 2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@DroseMr 3 ай бұрын

Awesome Show!Tiny😮. Saweet. Thank You

@SarahKchannel 3 ай бұрын

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.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

“Sucks” might be an understatement

@Filmwhatmatters 3 ай бұрын

The studio looks great!

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@e.leewhite7907 3 ай бұрын

Where have you been😀. I’ finally getting some assignments to use my ATEM pro ISO switcher for 3 camera interviews .

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I moved. Been crazy busy.

@spuddevans 3 ай бұрын

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?

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

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.

@RobinParmar 3 ай бұрын

@@photojoseph This is true! Let's remind folks that Panasonic invented IBIS. And today it works admirably well.

@jimcoon 3 ай бұрын

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

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

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.

@Soundxajay 3 ай бұрын

Great ❤cool

@e.leewhite7907 3 ай бұрын

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?

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

No, the flange distance doesn’t let that work, sorry

@keithspurlock4732 3 ай бұрын

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.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

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.

@keithspurlock4732 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

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.

@RobinParmar 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@keithspurlock4732 3 ай бұрын

@@RobinParmar they really are. I can the difference.

@jf_blanco 3 ай бұрын

Why did you compared it to the 90mm Sony instead of the 100mm Sony macro lens?

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

Sorry, what 100mm Sony macro? Please share the full name so I can look it up.

@anamorphicalan 3 ай бұрын

ho w is this auto focus with Lumix s5?

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

S5II is better; that’s the first LUMIX to have PDAF.

@anamorphicalan 3 ай бұрын

@@photojoseph agreed I think to purchase but with unreliable autofocus is an issue

@e.leewhite7907 3 ай бұрын

This lens sounds great, but I’m a Sony user.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

It’s never too late to switch 😝

@SarahKchannel 3 ай бұрын

Autofocus on Macro creeps me out. I might be too old...

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

LOL 🤐

@ILZHOO 3 ай бұрын

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? 😅

@cameraprepper7938 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

🤷🏼‍♂️ 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.

@cameraprepper7938 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

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!!

@cameraprepper7938 3 ай бұрын

@@photojoseph I just point out some facts about macro Lenses.

@photojoseph 3 ай бұрын

Hey I’m being serious. I always want to learn. Please tell me where to look up these facts. Don’t post links though; KZfaq will block them. Tell me what to search for and names of websites that are factual.