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Used Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens for L-Mount
Condition: Excellent Un-Boxed
Condition notes:
- Showing moderate signs of use/wear.
This item comes with the following:
- Front & Rear Caps
- Lens Hood
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We Love
- Compact full frame lens with a 67mm filter thread in a planned range of four similar primes
- Beautifully smooth bokeh and strong low light capabilities thanks to a wide, rounded aperture
- Sharp, detailed high resolution results suitable for any L-mount mirrorless camera
- Well considered weather sealing with dust and splash-proof design for outdoor work in all conditions
- Versatile standard focal width makes an excellent all-round choice for general purpose shooting
Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens Summary
The L-mount lens range continues to grow with this Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 lens, which has been designed by Panasonic as one of four common-sized optics for L-mount mirrorless cameras. Weighing in at just 300g. the 50mm standard prime is well suited to a wide range of subjects from portraits to landscapes, general purpose shooting and also excels for video. Lumix full frame lenses feature complex optics to ensure high quality results, with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing off videographers. Smooth exposure changes can also be made with a micro-step aperture control, maintaining professional quality video for which Panasonic cameras are known.
Features at a glance
- Excellent sharpness and resolution
- Beautiful bokeh from a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm
- Bright f/1.8 aperture suited to shallow depth of field and low light work
- Compact and lightweight prime at just 82mm long and weighing 300g
- Rugged dust/splash resistant design for any outdoor conditions
Nine lens elements in eight groups include three aspherical lenses, one ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and one UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index). Combined these result in excellent sharpness, with well suppressed chromatic aberration in all sorts of shooting situations.
Those who shoot at close range get a minimum focal distance of 0.45m, which allows a decent level of close-up compositions at a 0.14x magnification. This does allow for another layer of versatility when capturing details or more abstract shots which a lens of this nature affords.
What’s in the box
- Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens for L-mount
- Lens cap
- Lens rear cap
- Lens hood
Optional Accessories
- Polar Pro Pet - excellent quality Variable ND with haptic feedback for video in bright conditions
- B+W 67mm XS-PRO Digital 007 Clear Protector MRC Nano Filter - nothing but completely clear protection of the front element for extra peace of mind
- Hoya REVO SMC 67mm Circular Polarising Filter - useful filter for outdoor work, which reduces reflections and enhances blue skies
Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens Sample images
Camera: Lumix S5. Exposure: 1/4000 sec. f/2.5. ISO 80.
Camera: Lumix S5. Exposure: 1/3200 sec. f/2. ISO 100.
Camera: Lumix S5. Exposure: 1/2000 sec. f/4.5. ISO 125.
Camera: Lumix S5. Exposure: 1/800 sec. f/5.6. ISO 640.
Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens for L-mount Specifications
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 1 UHR lens) |
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | No |
| Focal Length | f=50mm |
| Aperture Type | 9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
| Maximum Aperture | F1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.45m/1.48ft |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x |
| Diagonal Angle of View | 47° |
| Dust and Splash Resistant | Yes* |
| Recommended Operating Temperature | -10℃ to 40℃ (14℉ to 104℉) |
| Filter Size | φ67mm |
| Max. Diameter | φ73.6mm / 2.90inch |
| Overall Length | Approx. 82.0mm / 3.23inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) |
| Weight | Approx. 300g / 0.66lb (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood) |
| Standard Accessories | Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood |
Our Verdict
The number of lens options available for L-mount is considerable, with the addition of this Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 standard prime cementing the Alliance even further. Panasonic is actively prioritising convenient lens changes for film makers with this model being one of four planned similar-sized primes in the pipeline. The Lumix S 85mm lens is already out and a 24mm plus 35mm are in development. When any of these lenses is mounted on a gimbal or stabiliser, it can easily be swapped-out for another model in this series without resetting gimbal gears or making detailed adjustments to the rig. Filter threads are also commonly sized at a budget-friendly 67mm allowing users to purchase one filter system for all of these primes if desired.
Standard primes are always popular due to their versatility and compact designs and with an operating temperature down to -10C and comprehensive dust and moisture sealing the 50mm f/1.8 can be used confidently even if conditions head south. Results are top of everyone’s list with any lens and Panasonic has delivered a suitably advanced optical design, which ensures consistently sharp results whether shooting stills or videos. Of course there is the Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 which brings an even brighter aperture to the table, but that comes at a premium cost which will not appeal to everyone.
All things considered the Lumix 50mm f/1.8 makes an excellent choice for any photographer, videographer or hybrid content creator looking for a compact, lightweight and tough standard prime. It adds yet more convenience in being one in a series of four similar sized lenses, ideal for switching out whist maintaining extremely high quality results.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
