Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review for GH6, GH5II, and GH5S

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Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review for GH6, GH5II, and GH5S

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This is my review of the Pansonic Leica 15mm f/1.7 prime lens for Micro Four Thirds.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - About the Lumix 15mm f1.7 Prime
00:38 - Not Sponsored
00:53 - Lens Video Samples on GH5II, GH5S, GH6
01:43 - Panasonic 15mm vs 25mm Field of View
02:42 - Panasonic 15mm f1.7 Lens Overview
03:37 - Filter Thread & Build Quality
04:03 - Autofocus
06:12 - Improving Autofocus Experience
06:46 - Photography Autofocus Speed
06:59 - Minimum Focus Distance
07:21 - Flaring
08:19 - Why I Purchased it and Will I Keep It?
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@PeterGregg Жыл бұрын

I love this lens, it's like what we call "comfort food". It isn't gonna win any prizes but it works and work very well! It's a must have lens to have with you. Love your video - your model is gorgeous, beautiful!! Big thumbs up 👍👍👍

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peter! I hope you are doing well mate. I can't wait to see what you think of the Saramonic pack by the way. :)

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

Thanks. That little 15mm is a gem and perfect for both photo and video.

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

It's a fun little lens. Your video on it was awesome, well done :)

@mattisulanto Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks. That's an old video and now I could probably do it much better😀

@photogenic2010 Жыл бұрын

I took this one lens around the world on my Gh5. the smallest, all rounder lens that's even used on serious drones. perfect mate for the Oly 25 f1.2. (you should do a review on the later too). very underrated.

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

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@clintjohnson5914 Жыл бұрын

I see this as much more of a stills lens--It's older and came out before Panasonic became so prominent in the video market (2016-2019). In fact I bought mine before I had settled on which MFT body I was going to buy. I was looking to replace and modernize the Leica rangefinder experience from film days and this was where I began. I feel like it evokes the same feel of the full Leica lenses,,especially in B&W. I would agree though,, the 12-35 2.8,,especially in the updated ver.II makes a much stronger video lens. I'm curious to see where the new 12-35 Leica takes us... Thanks for all the great examples!

@salat Жыл бұрын

I somehow ended up with the Pana-Leica 15mm f1.7 and the Lumix 14 mm f2.5 II ASPH - love both of them..

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

Do you see much of a difference between the two?

@salat Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Nah, there's not that much difference. The 14mm is really small, the 15mm is nice for manual focus. Both are a good fit for my GX880 and GX9. They look really small on my GH5 :)

@joestrahl6980 Жыл бұрын

I have the P Leica 15 f1.7 that you reviewed. I use if mostly on my GX9 when I want to go light and photography is not the main goal. In that case I might have the Lumix 42.5 f1.7 with me and switch between the two and use foot zoom otherwise. I have also put it on my G80 a few times for video when I needed a wide bright prime which worked well with my use cases. While it would have been great if the AF was better, I find the biggest drawback the lack of weather resistence. But then again the GX9 does not have weather sealing either. Also, I don't have big hands but I almost always end up turning the aperture ring when mounting or removing the lens. I am largely satisfied and it scores high on a charm factor given size, design and that reassuring metal lens hood.

@williamburkholder769 Жыл бұрын

Growing up with a Nikon FTn and 35mm f/2 Nikkor spoiled me. I found 35mm to be my favorite normal lens. The 15mm focal length is a bit wider, but still not wide enough to be "too wide" in most situations. I always had a 24mm and a 35mm, with no prime in between. I just upgraded my first generation 12-35mm to the version II of that range, and am considering the 15mm for added speed. I do about equal amounts of stills and video, so I'm also looking to upgrade my camera from a GH4 to a GH6. I may get the camera before the 15mm. I see the 15mm as a low light street photography and photojournalism lens, and not, primarily, a video lens. I'm not adverse to manual exposure and manual focus, since I grew up in the 1960s with Nikons and Canons. I've seen a ton of good work done with the 15mm Panasonic-Leica, so it's on my radar.

@bpcs63 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy mine... its got a nice rendering to it, a little soft wide open but usable, and 15mm is quite useful for general purpose stuff... better than 17mm IMHO. Together with a slower general purpose zoom, it takes care of any low light needs. I've only used it for stills. BTW, your content, as always, is very well delivered and colour grading is superb.

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, so much for the kind words. I am really enjoying VLOG-L, it's been a fun grading experiment for me over the last few weeks. The Dynamic range with the GH5S makes it pretty easy :).

@CameraCombo Жыл бұрын

Not many people have come to the same result as you with this lens. Most reviewers have said it's better than the Panasonic 14mm, Olympus 17mm (1.8), Panasonic 20mm. It was good to hear your opinion, especially on the AF. BTW, Panasonic is rumored to replace the 12-35 ii with a newer version this week. We'll see.

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

Oh nice! I hadn't heard that rumour. Thanks for the heads up. The 15mm is a great lens but the AF was way worse than the 12-35mm or 10-20mm (at least with my tests).

@cameronkrause4712 Жыл бұрын

another good video. Clear, solid information without being over done! Thank you!

@BarryMaskell Жыл бұрын

9mm is now considered the sweet spot for vlogging

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

That's because it's new. I find it too warpy in the corners for any handheld use. I actually have a review coming up with 9mm soon so I'll see how it goes. I know that 18mm full frame is far too wide and warpy.

@user-xu2ix4pq5i 6 ай бұрын

just bought a mint GX9 and plan to get this lens .

@GrenlandUnderVann Жыл бұрын

Considering there is a rumour about a new Leica DG version of the 12-35 mm f2.8 lens, it might be better options for the travel lens soon.

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

100% I can't wait to see what it's like when its released.

@GrenlandUnderVann Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy unfortunately the leaks suggests that the lens is optically exactly as before, just with a replacement Leica branding instead of the original "X" label. Close focusing seems to be the only upgrade. Rather disappointing...

@CornerstoneWorshipTutorials Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video! Could you please make a review of the Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7? Thanks so much!

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) It's in the works already I'll have it done hopefully in the next few weeks.

@rajshekharkhandeparkar352 2 күн бұрын

Is there any manual lens in the range of 15 to 16mm for mft that would work with gh5 and g85?

@Chillnote Жыл бұрын

Is this lens suitable for KZfaq portrait videos in a small room?

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

You can use it in a seated headshot situation, no problems at all. I used to use one for that exact purpose and it works fine. If you want a waste up shot, then you can move the camera forward more. I show you a comparison between the 15mm and 25mm in this video :)

@Chillnote Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thank you so much! I also love your guitar channel

@stayfithabits Жыл бұрын

Great video! I shoot weddings and have the 25 prime which I find great for low light. I really struggle with dance floor footage though as it's too close. Looking at the 15 at the moment

@user-sh8op2ku3c Жыл бұрын

I'm going to buy a Lumix S5, how would you approve of this decision? Will this lens do any good?

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

The S5 is a great camera. I have a full multi-camera setup with them. This lens is for Micro Four Thirds, not the full frame system.

@user-sh8op2ku3c Жыл бұрын

That's right, I'm still new to lumix, but I'm working on Panasonic AC90 and I'm going to continue on panasonic, more of the future

@martinlennon4673 7 ай бұрын

I’m thinking of getting the 15mm for stills on my G9, I think the AF should be good enough ? Enjoyed the video 👍

@GeekyNerdyTechy 7 ай бұрын

For stills no problems at all. It’s just the video autofocus on the older bodies is a bit hit and miss.

@pavelsedov9982 7 ай бұрын

Спасибо! но я не понял выводов

@yohai476 Жыл бұрын

You can review the Saramonic blink 500 pro x

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

I was sent that pack but it didn't work so I was unable to film a review. :(

@gamedesign1 Жыл бұрын

Are you sure that the 15mm can be controlled by the new firmware with Focus Ring Control? Because it doesn't list that lens in the compatibility list. Compatible lenses: H-XA025, H-ES200, H-E08018, H-X1025, H-HSA12035, H-ES12060, H-FS12060, H-X2550, H-HSA35100, H-FSA45200, H-ES50200, H-FSA100300 and H-RS100400

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to double check.

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

Firmware Version 1.1 is supported now officially. :)

@gamedesign1 Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thats great :)

@davidvictory9764 Жыл бұрын

I am struggling to get this or sigma 16mm for the gh5. Like the sigma seems more professional and faster and people say autofucs is much better if not, the best. I mainly wanna do vlogs/sitting down or day in a life videos. So 50 50 on vlogging while holding camera and setting it down. Lowlight is like number 1 for me Any help?

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

The Sigma is heavy, but it's a great lens. This Panasonic is a great if you like smaller/lighter gear for MFT.

@davidvictory9764 Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy weight aside, do is everything else basicly identical you think? If you had to choose one which one would it be

@robchiola8551 Жыл бұрын

How would this match with the Summilux 25-50mm F/1.7?

@GeekyNerdyTechy Жыл бұрын

It should match great. I have the 10-25mm and it's a very similar look.

@robchiola8551 Жыл бұрын

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks! I use Wide on my gimbal for weddings and the price difference between the 15mm and 10-25 is huge so I may get the 15mm instead