Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 LensReview (PCmag)

Jim Fisher has just posted a full review of the newly released Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 Lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) at the PCmag.com.  He tested this new lens on Panasonic S5 II and finds such pros: Bright optics with full-frame coverage, Super-wide angle of view ideal for landscapes and vlogs, Quick, quiet linear autofocus, Dust, splash, and smudge protection and Minimal focus breathing for video.

Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Double Lens Kit: the Best Selling in the Second Half of February 2023 (CAPA)

CAPA CAMERA WEB posted the best selling products of Yodobashi Camera’s interchangeable lens digital cameras in the second half of February 2023. Panasonic GH5 II with Double Kit lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) wins the top 1 position, followed by Sony a7 IV (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) . Continue reading “Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Double Lens Kit: the Best Selling in the Second Half of February 2023 (CAPA)”

Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Lab Test (Cined)

Gunther Machu tested the newly Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) at the Cined.com. 

Panaosonic LUMIX S5 II has nice new features including solid autofocus, but unfortunately in the lab, it falls a bit behind the previous generation, the S5 – when pushed to the absolute extreme, to keep things in perspective. The dynamic range results are very similar to the previous generation LUMIX S5.

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Panasonic Lumix S PRO 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro Lens Review (ePhotozine)

  has posted a full review of the newly announced Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) at the ePhotonize. He tested this new lens on Panaosnic S5 and found such pros: Excellent sharpness, Smooth handling, Flare well under control, Very low CA, Dust and splash resistance, Light and relatively compact, Excellent VFM, Fast, virtually silent and accurate AF, Focusing to macro distances and Low distortion.

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Sony A7 IV Vs. Panasonic S5 II IBIS / Stabilization Comparison

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) was just officially announced. Here is a comparison video again the Sony A7 IV. Continue reading “Sony A7 IV Vs. Panasonic S5 II IBIS / Stabilization Comparison”

Panasonic Lumix S5 II Review (DCW): “Astonishingly Good Value for Money”

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Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro Lens Announced, Priced $797.99, Available for Pre-Order

Along with Panasonic S5 II (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) and S5 IIX (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama), Panasonic also officially announced the new Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro lens. It is well-suited for everything from landscapes and cityscapes to street scenes and architecture. An excellent choice for travel photography and everyday shooting, this full-frame lens delivers beautiful images across the entire zoom range and is a great choice for still photography, vlogs, and other video content.

This new lens costs $797.99, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
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