Its quite a mouthful, we test the new Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro Lens! From now on its the Pana 24-105mm, ok. I have been testing this lens for a couple of weeks now, and I have a pretty good feel for its performance. Panasonic designed this lens as a kit lens, kinda like Canon did with the 5D series, and it was a good idea. The 24-105mm range is always useful, and if it’s a good lens, it’s really useful…

This is just a quick start to a full test of this lens. We will be comparing it to the Leica SL 50mm Summilux as well. A few full size sample images and the video.

Check out our unboxing video!

Check out our video unboxing the Panasonic S1r Camera kit along with the 24-105mm Lens! we have a few full size sample images from the 24-105mm as well

Some preliminary full size sample images from the A7R2 and a Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens

I purchased this lens because I was tired of using manual focus lenses with adapters. I have recently been to Myanmar with the A7s and a Leica 80-200mm F/4.0 lens. The Leica did produce quite exceptional results, but I experienced a lot of critical focus misses. This is the rub of MF lenses. So, here we are with some initial thoughts on the Sony FE 70-200mm OSS F/4.0 G Lens. The lens is white along the lines of the Canon telephoto lenses. It is a relatively light lens for its focal length range, and so far the AF seems to be quite quick.

Image samples from this super lens. Manufactured in the 1950’s these are still super – if you can find one in good condition.

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I was on a test shoot of this lens with Ron Sheffler. I have added my own samples from this lens. and a link to Ron’s Review:

The Sony 35mm F/1.8 (50mm equivalent) lens is a small, light and fast standard lens for the NEX system. The lens has a fast F/1.8 aperture. It ships with caps, a petal shaped hood, box and a one year warranty in most countries. It is only compatible with Sony NEX camera’s. The Lens specifications are as follows:

Lens Type : E-mount 35mm F1.8
Lens Mount Type : Sony E-mount
Aperture Range : f/1.8 – f/22
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 52.5 mm
Filter Diameter : 49 mm Lens
Construction : 6-8
Minimum Focus Distance : 11.88″ (0.3 m)
Angle of View : 44° (APS-C)
Aperture Blade : 7 blades Circular Aperture
Dimensions Diameter x Length : 2 1/2″ x 2 13/16″ or 63 x 45mm
Exterior Finish : Black Steady Shot Mode: Active Lens-based Image Stabilization (OSS)