A great all around lens. I have a 24-105mm for my Sony A9, had a 24-120mm for my Nikon system before I switched to mirrorless systems; and I have the LUMIX 24-105mm for my L mount cameras. I’ll take a 24mm or 50mm (or 85mm) prime for low light when we travel; but the 24-105mm stays attached to my camera most of the time. Enjoy your lens, and great video!
I have all the S series, S5 S1H S1 S1R, and somehow I ditched this lens. Your video made me wants to give it a shot :) P.S Saw your video on Facebook Group between.
Hey! WOW I'm super jealous! I'm thinking about getting a second S series body, would you recommend the S1 or S1r for a mix of both photo and video work? Ah yes defo give it a shot! Even if you have other primes that are faster and more sharp, the 24-105 is extremely versatile and when used well, can produce amazing results ! Thanks for watching and make sure to keep in touch!
@@JoshCameron S1R brother, it can shoot 10 bits video now and future updates look bright. I'm a Lumix Ambassador in Cambodia that's why I got access to all of them. S1 is not far different from S5 from my experience.
@@reanthort Okay thanks for your feedback, I'll defo have to look into that! Haha no way that's so cool - I'm going to be coming to Cambodia hopefully when COVID blows over to do some travelling, and will be bring my S5 for that :D
@@JoshCameron hit me up when you're here. I'll show you around. Yes StaySafe and take care brother. You can find my contact under my channel. Thank you.
Thank you for this video . I watched it last night and was so impressed I ordered one tonight for my S5. I had previously read reviews of the lens which put me off buying it, But after seeing the wonderful photos taken by this lens on Flicker, I decided to take your advice to ignore technical reviews. This lens works amazingly in reality. .
Ignore all of the technical mumbo-jumbo - It means nothing in real life to me! As long as it produces clean images with great colour, that's all that matters! Granted it's not the sharpest lens to have ever existed in the world, but it's definitely sharp enough for all of my paid work and i've never had anyone say otherwise :) Hope you enjoy it, John!
I currently have the 24-105 with my S1 and while I plan on getting a 35 and a 70-200, the 24-105 has met all my needs so far. It’s just a solid reliable lens that I’ll definitely be holding onto for a while
Hey Jeremy! Thanks for your comment - that’s awesome! We’re in the same boat there.... I don’t plan on getting rid of the 24-105, even when I grab the more expensive primes for the L Mount. It’s just too versatile!
thanks for this video. I have been trying to figure out which lens to get on a limited budget for the last few months, your video tipped me over the edge and i just bought this one. thanks for the video!
Sinc I started watching video on the Panasonic S5 this is the only channel that keeps coming up pretty much. It would be nice if there were a few more just for a bit variety. Nothing against Josh he's great.
@@JoshCameron I've had TWO Panasonic S5 cameras in a week from Amazon and the IBIS has worked at all on either. Have you had any issues with this feature? Or am I expecting to much is the IBIS very very subtle? When I turn it on it looks like nothing is happening at all. Two cameras in a row now.
What lens have you paired your S5 with? The IBIS won’t be as noticeable if you’re using a lens that doesn’t have O.I.S…. In my opinion, lens stabilisation always seems to do a better job than in body stabilisation, but when you pair the two together is when the results are pretty amazing
@@JoshCameron It's the kit lens 20-60 no IS. I know it looks more dramatic when you have both the lens and the IBIS but the examples I've seen on youtube are quite noticeable.
I opted to buy the 24-105 rather than the kit 20-60 when I got my S5 recently. It’s just such a flexible focal range. For me the 20 isn’t wide enough that I wouldn’t still want an ultrawide (I also got the 16-35f4) and 60 would be frustratingly short as a general purpose walk around lens. I plan to get a couple of primes for low light work, but I’m really happy with the 24-105 😃
Yeah I agree with you here. The 20-60 is a great lens, but I get a lot more use from the focal lengths above 60mm so the 24-105 was a no brainer. I'm also in the market for a 16-35 or something similar, so it sounds like we're on the same wavelength! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate the support!
@@JoshCameron yeah but they are for different platforms - can't even adapt one to another. I don't think it would be a fair comparison. In my personal opinion, I got a feeling that Lumix is a tiny bit better lens, although Sony is like 98% perfect in every way 😉
Amazing review! I still can't decide between the panasonic 24-105 or the sigma 24-70. But your review is making me more inclined to buy the panasonic 24-105mm
I have just ordered this lens for my Lumix S5II after much deliberation I decided I had to due to the reviews of how good this lens is and seeing a great deal for the lens at Wex. It won't be my first lens as I bought the S5II with a kit 20-60 f3.5-f5.6 and 50mm f1.8. I've also already bought the 18mm f.8, 85mm f1.8 and 70-300mm f4.5-f5.6 so I think the 24-105mm f4 should be a nice addition as although it overlaps some mof the lenses I already have it will be very convenient and versatile to have as a lightweight travel setup.
Hey Peter, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it’s really appreciated! You should DEFO get it, don’t think about it any longer; you won’t regret it :)
@@JoshCameron thanks and haha thinking about it is sometimes the best bit :) I like working with primes too and I've just bought the Sigma 35mm f2 which is awesome. May well get the 24-105 once I've sold more of my old kit. Meanwhile I'm finding it hard to fault the little 20-60.
@@PeterFarrieSongwriter You know what - I actually agree with you on that first point.... Being excited to buy something is always more fun than actually getting it - it's kinda sad when you think about it!
I wouldn't call the focus breathing "minimum" for the lens 24-105. Not at all. It is there quite sigificant. I still like the lens in any case though but you have to bee careful when you not are "in a move" at all. When moving....it's not a problem but ex.during an interviu I would strongly recomend to shut the autofocus/tracking mode Off.
Hate to say this but the 24-105/4.0 is a common slow lens that many people buy. Unfortunately, it's 24-105/2.0 or at least 24-105/2.8 would be nice for amateur photographers. It's best buying just the camera body, ATG H/Ps adapter & use Hasselblad CF lenses. With the full information on the CF lenses, one can actually shoot & nail the shot much faster than relying on AF lenses!
When I started shooting video in 2011, it was with the 5D Mark II and the 24-105. It's such a versatile focal length range. When I left Canon for Panasonic m43 in 2013, there was no decently fast equivalent lens with that range. The fastest was the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8, which has a f5.6 equivalent aperture and no way near as long as the old Canon. Recently I got a Speedbooster, which allows me to use the 24-105 again. If/when I go into L mount, the 24-105 will be on the list.
the 24-105 range is definitely something I think a lot of photographers/videographers sleep on because of the F4 aperture, but if you buy into the L Mount system, you'll see how amazing these bodies are for lowlight, so the F4 really isn't limiting at all!
@@JoshCameron Today, I shot a stills job with my old 5D Mark II and 24-105, and was surprised how versatile and 'right' it felt to be able to zip through that zoom range. There's a good deal on a secondhand S1 near me, a few hundred less than a new S5, so I'm super tempted. I look at the S1 as a G9 on steroids, which is fine by me.
Hi Josh. I run a few comparable sized TH-cam channels to yourself. I upload daily and it's now becomes my job. Before I talk about the camera I just wanted to say that I really like your channel and in particular your friendly nature in front of camera. I wish you the very best of luck. As for the lens . . . . well I know very little about video production and even less about cameras. I've just sold my GH5 and micro43rds lenses to purchase an S5 so I'll be using your channel regularly. Thanks for the tip on the lens which has persuaded me not to bother with the 24-70mm. Do you think it's okay for static vlogging? I run a pinball channel too so the macro capabilities might be useful too. Do you receive a commission if I purchase from Amazon using the links below? If so I'll certainly use it. Cheers Gonzo.
Hey Gonzo, first of all thank you for such lovely comments about my videos and for taking the time to watch them, I really appreciate it! The 24-105 would be my best recommendation for a first lens for the S5. It's super versatile and still stands to be the one lens I can use for pretty much everything! The 24-105 will be just fine for vlogging. It won't give you the widest frame, but 24 for me is wide enough to get my face, arms and shoulders in a standing shot :) I do indeed get commission from the Amazon links, so using them will help me out greatly and I'd really appreciate it! Have a great day, Gonzo, and thanks again for the really kind words!
@@JoshCameron My pleasure Josh and thanks for the advice. I'll go and purchase one now using your link. Best of luck with the channel, I'm just about to watch your video on how to set-up the camera for video making. One final question . . . . If I'm vlogging sat in my chair should I be using autofocus? I'm quite animated and move around in my chair quite a lot. All the very best and I hope that your channel goes from strength to strength. Gonzo
@@HammersChatForum thank you very much! Yeah the AF will work just fine for that sorta thing, I use AF for my talking sections on all of my videos and it never loses me. I have my speed set to -1 and sensitivity set to -3 if you were interested :)
Love my 24-105! Such a great range. Unfortunately, the f/4 can be limiting for me as a wedding videographer so at the end of the night I have to switch off to a prime. In daylight (and most lighting conditions), I couldn't be happier with the image quality of this lens.
The more I research this camera and some of its L mount lenses, the more I like it. And for the price nothing comes close. It’s just that AF… really need to look into it, to see if it’s as bad as people say. Anyway I’m happy with my current APSC system… but keeping an eye on upgrading to FF down the line. Thanks for your review 👍
The Sigma 24-70 would be better for photos I think, but at the cost of having slower AF since it's not a Panasonic Lens. It also doesn't have any I.S..... Honestly the 24-105 is a great choice and I'd choose that over the 24-70 unless you REALLY needed that extra bit of lowlight performance
Coming from m43 this lens would be a 12-50 f2! That's insane. Using the Olympus 12-40 which was great but sometimes just a tad more broken would have been nice
Thank you Josh for this review! I recently purchased the Lumix S5MKII kit with the 20-60. I decided to swap the lens for the 24-105 and immediately noticed that in low light the autofocus is super slow and sometimes it doesn't even focus. Has this happened to you too? For example, with the 20-60, with the same lighting conditions, I did not have so many problems with the autofocus.
@@JoshCameron this is a great lens to get the job done and if you like clean images, 99% of the time I only use this lens for business work. For creative photographers/filmmakers modern glass is "meh".... 😂
@@LucaBono.Studio Yeah I get you! To be honest I only shoot corporate stuff so it does great with that sorta thing - It also makes for a great documentarian lens since it can do everything pretty well. I REALLY wanna get a Helios at some point though
How is it in low light? I know who mentioned it in the video, but what I’m asking is a bit different. Let’s say you take this lens, with the s5 or s5ii, you don’t have a flash or any light source you can manipulate, but you wanna take a picture. How is it then? When it’s low light, and bad light. If you push the camera’s ISO to 6400-12800, how does the camera handle it? In both video and photo. I’m think of getting this lens with the s5ii, and I never Carrie lights on me since I’m always looking to just a camera body with one lens. I’m not a professional, but love taking photos and making videos of my family. Thanks in advance for answering.
Great video, great review and love the positivity mate, however, this is now a battle of mine too partially thanks to your other awesome reviews 😂 I have the stock 20-60 (pretty great) but I’m loving vintage FD lenses on full frame too.....definitely have to give that lens a look. Thanks dude
Hahaha thanks for the nice words mate - really appreciate that! The urge to buy more lenses will always be there, but I guess it's about what works best for the majority of the stuff you do, and for me this lens is that! I'm sooo tempted to buy some vintage lenses... Have been eyeing up a Helios 442 for a while as well as a few of the FD lenses so it's good to hear that you've had a good experience with them!
@@JoshCameron I literally have a ton of camera gear selling (M4/3) for that reason mate, just too much stuff when I just need what I need. That said however, I have 28mm 2.5 and 135mm 2.8 at the mo and it’s beautiful against that sensor and they are sooooo cheap 😂 keep up the awesome work mate, your content is awesome 😎
Yeah that 135 is quite tempting I must say! The compression along with that shallow depth of field on the FF sensor must be awesome! Thanks again mate, really appreciate that 🙌🏼
@@JoshCameron £9 on eBay mate and £7 for the adapter although urth have some lovely basic adapters for the L mount. The compression and bokeh you get is stunning, once you play around with the settings
Hey Josh, great video. You really make me want to get this lens. How is the autofocus with this lens? On my S5, I'm currently using the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for video. Can't complain about the super sharp image, but the Pana 24-105 is more versatile and is also stabilized.
Hi Nicholas! The AF performance for photo is great. Super snappy and reliable. I would say that you'd probably see a slightly improved Af performance in video with the 24-105 over the sigma 24-70 as well, but that's just based on the fact that it's a Panasonic lens on a Panasonic body!
I love this lens, I don't like using primes. Don't get me wrong they offer better all around quality but from a practicality standpoint I really don't like switiching lenses during a shoot. I traded in a whole bunch of lenses including two Samyang prime lenses and now simply have this lens and a Sigma 24-70. I have a 100-400 for wildlife and my last lens will be something wider for landscape photography. But the two lenses above are my bread and butter lenses.
Ah awesome - yeah completely agree with you on that one. I'd rather have a decent zoom lens on my camera than change primes all the time; that used to be my life and I'm not living for that anymore hahaha
I just baught/order a 24-105 f4 (810 £ black friday, just for a few days) and just wonder if or if not you have any thaughts in between buying a 23-70 2,8 instead or missing that lens ? In the future I has a desire to buy the 16-35 witch I am missing moore just know and conserning the differens of price. I recently baught the 70-200 f4 and really liked that lense. My bother is moore about the quality (plastic) because as you I belive it will be a huge use for this range and for the macro funktion as well.
I'm primarily a portrait photographer with a fondness for pulled-back shots that show the whole person, and I shoot MFT currently so even with a wide aperture like 1.4 I still don't get the greatest bokeh on pulled-back shots. Do you have any sample portraits shot at f/4 pulled back? If I get into L-mount I'll very likely get a Sigma Art 24-70 f/2.8 that will give me more options, and likely a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 prime too but I'm intrigued by your video. This 24-105 f/4 looks like an extremely versatile lens.
Hey Bill! Thanks for your comment! Sure, if you shoot me an email at josh@feedmecontent.com and I can see if I can give you any examples of what you'd be shooting more of :) Thanks for watching!
Great breakdown Josh! I'm looking at picking up a workhorse lens like this next as I'm currently using the 20-60mm kit lens that came with the S5 bundle. I wonder what you think of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 vs the Panny 24-105?
Hey Richy! So I’ve never actually used the 24-70 by sigma, but from what I’ve seen, it’s a little slower with AF speeds in video mode. If you’re shooting stills it may also be a hair slower too, but I don’t think that’s worth worrying about... I guess it depends on what you’re planning on shooting tbh. The 24-105 suits me to the ground since I love having that extra reach, plus it’s stabilised, and the F4 aperture really doesn’t bother me that much (it’s still able to let a lot of light in and gives a good amount of compression above 85mm) Honestly, any of those lenses would be a great step up - but if you’re looking to get the most performance out of your camera then native Panasonic glass is the way to go!
Did you consider the 24-70 sigma for L mount when purchasing the 24-105? Faster lens vs more stable lens - I guess you went with the stabilisation right? Do you use Continuous AF for videos on the 24-105 or not at all? Cause I guess it's an advantage also against the sigma lens right? I'm so torn up between the two. They both cost around 1200 pounds so it's quite a big decision for me to take! D: I'm used to shoot on a crop nikon body with a sigma 30mm 1.4. I always had to manually focus though.
Hey Jack! It crossed my mind, however for my first lens I wanted it to be made by Panasonic for the more reliable AF and stabilisation. I had come from a crop sensor body so therefore in my head, F2.8 on a crop sensor is equivalent to F4 on a FF body - so for me the F stop didn't bother me too much. However, now after using the 24-105 for 6 months, I'm definitely ready to get another lens that can potentially specialise in the areas where the 24-105 doesn't. But, with this in mind, I must say that the 24-105 is an absolutely exceptional lens for pretty much everything I've thrown at it so far. Really love it! And if I were you, I would go for the 24-105 as you'd be surprised at what you can do with it :)
I’m currently liking the twin pairing of S5 with 24-105mm f4 for stills and another S5 with the new Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 shooting 4K 50p in APSC crop mode for an identical focal length above ‘42mm’ up to 105mm. I just don’t have the second body yet 😂
HAHAHA the struggles! That sounds awesome though. I need to get a 24-70 2.8 or something similar soon I think. I've never actually owned one and I think it'd make for a great portrait lens! Thanks for watching and lemme know when you get that second S5 ;)
@@JoshCameron if you are not already familiar with it Josh...and it is very new, take a look at this new Sigma 28-70. It's the smallest and lightest of it's kind (fixed relatively fast aperture) designed for mirrorless. Currently only L or Sony E mount and a little gem that pairs perfectly with an S5.
Thanks for the great review, Josh. Great information. Question: would you get an S1 with the 24-105mm or the S5 with the 20-60mm. I shoot mostly travel photos. Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for watching and your kind words! If I were you, I'd get the S5 and the 24-105... That way you get the lighter body and the more versatile lens!
@@wanderingwongs7464 That's the set up I have and I honestly love it. It's all you'd ever need for travel! Thanks for the kind words and keep in touch :)
@@JoshCameron One last question, if you don't mind, if you were to choose one prime lens would you go with an 85mm or a 50mm? Which lens, in your opinion, is the more versatile for every day shooting especially when paired with the 24-105mm?
Just acquired this lens second hand. I actually find it quite heavy to carry around and too heavy for handheld video work for prolonged periods so am looking at getting a shoulder rig or something else (other than a gym workout on my arms!), do you recommend any rig for general handheld video (non professional/hobbyist stuff)?
Paired with the original S5, do you think it will work well for self-operated shoots like self-portrait photography on studio? Can you rely on this setup for that kind of shoot? Will it also struggle if taking group photo on a similar setup?
But ar.... f2.8 is f2.8 , f4 is f4 in term of transmission. If you talk about background blur or depth of field consider also the focal length , you could have a similar look and feel but they are completely different things....
Loving the content, the recommendations, and what you’re capturing on “film.” Question before I pull the trigger on an S5: I know I’ll be able to grade photos and videos in post, to get a more balanced look, but it seems the out-of-camera look is quite dark in the shadows and overall quite contrasty (if you get what I mean). Maybe a bit edgy as well (possibly due to no anti-aliasing in the S5). Is there a way to smooth/balance all that out during say, a live stream using the S5?
Hey! So the look you see in these videos is purely from my editing, therefore if you think it looks contrasty and dark then that's on me; not the camera. The image comes out very clean and it's extremely easy to manipulate - in fact, the colours SOOC are amazing with the S5. Probably the best i've ever had the pleasure of using!
@@JoshCameron great to know. Thanks for the reply. Do you happen to know if there is a way to achieve the look similar to the X-T4 or R6 with settings in the S5 in-camera while live streaming or shooting video?
@@JoshCameron maybe its Master Pedestal Level (which I found in your recent video) could help achieve this (among other specific settings I’m currently unaware of) :)
Hey Josh just wanted clarification. Is there not a linear focusing mechanism in this lens? I know other Panasonic native lenses have both this and fly-by-wire, giving the user both options. My 20-60mm kit lens allows me to set the focus to linear as well as adjust the focusing throw so I thought this was part of all Panasonic s lenses. All things aside, your videos about the S5 are very informative. Makes me happy I went with this camera. Thank you!
I also wanted to add this may all just be software based and not hardware built into the lens. So I guess I’m just curious if your 24-105mm gives you the option to set your linear focus in the menus.
Hey Jake! Yeah you can use linear focussing with this lens - you just enable it in the menu on the S5 . You can change the Focus ring control from Non-Linear to Linear, or even set the degree of focus ring control - really handy! I normally use this lens with the linear focussing set since that makes the most sense to me. I hope this helps! Really happy you're enjoying the S5 content buddy... there's gonna be a lot more in the future too so make sure to keep an eye out for it! :)
hahaha dude, I got a hoodie with same marks few years ago (I blame TKMax) and everyone was like WTF is this? Have you been mauled by a bear? Anyway, good video. Keep it coming :)
Should I replace my Lumix 20-60 lens with it? I don't do anything professionally so idk if I'd notice that big a difference but haven't gotten the chance to try it out for myself!
@@JoshCameron which I did the other day. I found I liked zooming in a lot on the kit lens but nearly never used the wide end and felt like I needed more reach. The stabilization is a big plus. The only downside is the weight.
@@JoshCameron its still not wide, especially not in cropped 4k 60. For me, it would effectively be an 85-105 2.8. I got the 85mm 1.8 instead, even though the 0.8m focus distance is super annoying.
Great vid! I'm looking to move up to an S5 from my G85. Does anyone here have experience with both the 20-60 and 24-105? The 20-60 seems like a great deal as part of the sub $2k bundle currently being offered. But the 24-105 has a lot of nice features as explained in this vid. Which lens would you start with? Any input would be helpful. Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for the kind words! So I didn't actually opt for the 20-60 and instead got the 24-105. I would definitely recommend anyone take this route as well if they're buying into the L Mount system. The 24-105 is a fantastic, versatile lens that will cover most bases very well. I have a video on it - th-cam.com/video/PzkYgX-bCTU/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps!
It's actually really good. If you're using the S5/S1/S1H then you won't have any issues thanks to the fantastic dual native ISO performance. If i'm in lowlight, I can shoot at ISO 4000 and get as clean an image as I would expect from ISO 800. This means that the F4 becomes less limiting than you may think :)
@@JoshCameron -- I just downloaded the new lens firmware this week -- didn't even know it had been released on Nov 9 ! Panasonic really takes good care of their customers -- I joined their Pro service program (since I have numerous bodies and lenses) -- but never have had to use it, because the cameras are so reliable.. And I'm actually finding that the autofocus has gotten a lot better over the last couple of years -- it is actually almost getting to the point at which I'd start relying on it for paid jobs. Can't wait for the GH6 !! :-)
F4 is = f2 on micro four thirds I use micro four thirds But looking at adding the S5 and the 24-105mm $2000 G9+100-400mm(200-800mm) Micro four thirds is Best for telephoto
Updating after a year and a half of daily work.... Lots of loss of focus. Lots ! Usually in low light conditions, 2000-4000 ISO with lighting. Aperture 5.6, shutter 50. FHD 1080P. No update... I'll probably go back to Sony. The price is very high compared to the 24-105. A serious mistake.
God why are cameras today getting bigger and bigger? Even the Olympus EM-1 is a HUGE camera for its sensor size. And the GH6 is literally LARGER than the S5, what a joke.
LUMIX need a 24-150 f2 lens or a 35-150 f2 lens ...I am literally considering switching from Lumix to Sony just because of this...PANASONIC SUCK at lenses they just bloody suck I hate their very limited lens collection it pisses me off so much
A great all around lens. I have a 24-105mm for my Sony A9, had a 24-120mm for my Nikon system before I switched to mirrorless systems; and I have the LUMIX 24-105mm for my L mount cameras. I’ll take a 24mm or 50mm (or 85mm) prime for low light when we travel; but the 24-105mm stays attached to my camera most of the time.
Enjoy your lens, and great video!
Thanks for the kind words!
I have all the S series, S5 S1H S1 S1R, and somehow I ditched this lens. Your video made me wants to give it a shot :)
P.S Saw your video on Facebook Group between.
Hey! WOW I'm super jealous! I'm thinking about getting a second S series body, would you recommend the S1 or S1r for a mix of both photo and video work?
Ah yes defo give it a shot! Even if you have other primes that are faster and more sharp, the 24-105 is extremely versatile and when used well, can produce amazing results ! Thanks for watching and make sure to keep in touch!
@@JoshCameron S1R brother, it can shoot 10 bits video now and future updates look bright. I'm a Lumix Ambassador in Cambodia that's why I got access to all of them. S1 is not far different from S5 from my experience.
@@reanthort Okay thanks for your feedback, I'll defo have to look into that! Haha no way that's so cool - I'm going to be coming to Cambodia hopefully when COVID blows over to do some travelling, and will be bring my S5 for that :D
@@JoshCameron hit me up when you're here. I'll show you around. Yes StaySafe and take care brother. You can find my contact under my channel. Thank you.
@@reanthort Yeah definitely that would be awesome - let's keep in touch!
Thank you for this video . I watched it last night and was so impressed I ordered one tonight for my S5. I had previously read reviews of the lens which put me off buying it, But after seeing the wonderful photos taken by this lens on Flicker, I decided to take your advice to ignore technical reviews. This lens works amazingly in reality. .
Ignore all of the technical mumbo-jumbo - It means nothing in real life to me! As long as it produces clean images with great colour, that's all that matters! Granted it's not the sharpest lens to have ever existed in the world, but it's definitely sharp enough for all of my paid work and i've never had anyone say otherwise :)
Hope you enjoy it, John!
hey its me 😎 amazing as always Josh x
Haha it is! Thank you!
I currently have the 24-105 with my S1 and while I plan on getting a 35 and a 70-200, the 24-105 has met all my needs so far. It’s just a solid reliable lens that I’ll definitely be holding onto for a while
Hey Jeremy! Thanks for your comment - that’s awesome! We’re in the same boat there.... I don’t plan on getting rid of the 24-105, even when I grab the more expensive primes for the L Mount. It’s just too versatile!
@@JoshCameronI guess that didn't age well? XD
Great stuff! I've had my eye on this lens. It's probably my next purchase.
Thanks Justin ;D
yes is true, is great. I have this lens and the 85 1.8 and it's enough for all low budget productions.
thanks for this video. I have been trying to figure out which lens to get on a limited budget for the last few months, your video tipped me over the edge and i just bought this one. thanks for the video!
Hey David! Glad I could help - thanks for watching!
Welcome back to our documentary series, “When Moths Attack!” (Thx for lens review by the way 👍 very helpful. Awesome channel.)
Thanks Coby! Haha!
@@JoshCameron 😊👍
Sinc I started watching video on the Panasonic S5 this is the only channel that keeps coming up pretty much. It would be nice if there were a few more just for a bit variety. Nothing against Josh he's great.
It’d be great to see other people making videos about this camera more regularly 👍🏼
@@JoshCameron I've had TWO Panasonic S5 cameras in a week from Amazon and the IBIS has worked at all on either. Have you had any issues with this feature? Or am I expecting to much is the IBIS very very subtle? When I turn it on it looks like nothing is happening at all. Two cameras in a row now.
What lens have you paired your S5 with? The IBIS won’t be as noticeable if you’re using a lens that doesn’t have O.I.S…. In my opinion, lens stabilisation always seems to do a better job than in body stabilisation, but when you pair the two together is when the results are pretty amazing
@@JoshCameron It's the kit lens 20-60 no IS. I know it looks more dramatic when you have both the lens and the IBIS but the examples I've seen on youtube are quite noticeable.
@@JoshCameron th-cam.com/video/6ZoN2wwm_z0/w-d-xo.html
I opted to buy the 24-105 rather than the kit 20-60 when I got my S5 recently. It’s just such a flexible focal range. For me the 20 isn’t wide enough that I wouldn’t still want an ultrawide (I also got the 16-35f4) and 60 would be frustratingly short as a general purpose walk around lens. I plan to get a couple of primes for low light work, but I’m really happy with the 24-105 😃
Yeah I agree with you here. The 20-60 is a great lens, but I get a lot more use from the focal lengths above 60mm so the 24-105 was a no brainer. I'm also in the market for a 16-35 or something similar, so it sounds like we're on the same wavelength!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate the support!
Good choice, 20-60 is pretty useless
Great review Josh!
I have 24-105 f4 for Sony - 100% most versatile lens for photography and video.
Have you compared the Panasonic and Sony versions to each other? Would be good to know how they perform side by side!
@@JoshCameron yeah but they are for different platforms - can't even adapt one to another. I don't think it would be a fair comparison.
In my personal opinion, I got a feeling that Lumix is a tiny bit better lens, although Sony is like 98% perfect in every way 😉
@@PavSZ Hahaha I'm glad I have the slightly better one then ;)
Amazing review! I still can't decide between the panasonic 24-105 or the sigma 24-70.
But your review is making me more inclined to buy the panasonic 24-105mm
Which one you bought??
Really versatile lens, you made it look better than I ever did haha
Is that your way of saying you’re going to join the 24-105 club?😉😂
Very much enjoyed this!
Thank you sweetheart
I have just ordered this lens for my Lumix S5II after much deliberation I decided I had to due to the reviews of how good this lens is and seeing a great deal for the lens at Wex. It won't be my first lens as I bought the S5II with a kit 20-60 f3.5-f5.6 and 50mm f1.8. I've also already bought the 18mm f.8, 85mm f1.8 and 70-300mm f4.5-f5.6 so I think the 24-105mm f4 should be a nice addition as although it overlaps some mof the lenses I already have it will be very convenient and versatile to have as a lightweight travel setup.
I'm about to but the S5ii with 24-105 f4 S and you get the 85 f1.8 S for free, sound good for £2199
Thanks for your videos. Very helpful!
Thank you for watching!!
Thanks bro
Thanks for the review Josh, I’m definitely thinking about this lens for my S5.
Hey Peter, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it’s really appreciated! You should DEFO get it, don’t think about it any longer; you won’t regret it :)
@@JoshCameron thanks and haha thinking about it is sometimes the best bit :) I like working with primes too and I've just bought the Sigma 35mm f2 which is awesome. May well get the 24-105 once I've sold more of my old kit. Meanwhile I'm finding it hard to fault the little 20-60.
@@PeterFarrieSongwriter You know what - I actually agree with you on that first point.... Being excited to buy something is always more fun than actually getting it - it's kinda sad when you think about it!
@@JoshCameron finally got the 24-105! Pretty pleased with it so far.
I wouldn't call the focus breathing "minimum" for the lens 24-105. Not at all. It is there quite sigificant. I still like the lens in any case though but you have to bee careful when you not are "in a move" at all. When moving....it's not a problem but ex.during an interviu I would strongly recomend to shut the autofocus/tracking mode Off.
Hate to say this but the 24-105/4.0 is a common slow lens that many people buy.
Unfortunately, it's 24-105/2.0 or at least 24-105/2.8 would be nice for amateur photographers.
It's best buying just the camera body, ATG H/Ps adapter & use Hasselblad CF lenses.
With the full information on the CF lenses, one can actually shoot & nail the shot much faster than relying on AF lenses!
When I started shooting video in 2011, it was with the 5D Mark II and the 24-105. It's such a versatile focal length range. When I left Canon for Panasonic m43 in 2013, there was no decently fast equivalent lens with that range. The fastest was the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8, which has a f5.6 equivalent aperture and no way near as long as the old Canon. Recently I got a Speedbooster, which allows me to use the 24-105 again. If/when I go into L mount, the 24-105 will be on the list.
the 24-105 range is definitely something I think a lot of photographers/videographers sleep on because of the F4 aperture, but if you buy into the L Mount system, you'll see how amazing these bodies are for lowlight, so the F4 really isn't limiting at all!
@@JoshCameron Today, I shot a stills job with my old 5D Mark II and 24-105, and was surprised how versatile and 'right' it felt to be able to zip through that zoom range. There's a good deal on a secondhand S1 near me, a few hundred less than a new S5, so I'm super tempted. I look at the S1 as a G9 on steroids, which is fine by me.
Thanks for this review, very helpful.
Hi Josh. I run a few comparable sized TH-cam channels to yourself. I upload daily and it's now becomes my job.
Before I talk about the camera I just wanted to say that I really like your channel and in particular your friendly nature in front of camera. I wish you the very best of luck.
As for the lens . . . . well I know very little about video production and even less about cameras. I've just sold my GH5 and micro43rds lenses to purchase an S5 so I'll be using your channel regularly.
Thanks for the tip on the lens which has persuaded me not to bother with the 24-70mm. Do you think it's okay for static vlogging? I run a pinball channel too so the macro capabilities might be useful too.
Do you receive a commission if I purchase from Amazon using the links below? If so I'll certainly use it.
Cheers
Gonzo.
Hey Gonzo, first of all thank you for such lovely comments about my videos and for taking the time to watch them, I really appreciate it!
The 24-105 would be my best recommendation for a first lens for the S5. It's super versatile and still stands to be the one lens I can use for pretty much everything!
The 24-105 will be just fine for vlogging. It won't give you the widest frame, but 24 for me is wide enough to get my face, arms and shoulders in a standing shot :)
I do indeed get commission from the Amazon links, so using them will help me out greatly and I'd really appreciate it!
Have a great day, Gonzo, and thanks again for the really kind words!
@@JoshCameron My pleasure Josh and thanks for the advice.
I'll go and purchase one now using your link.
Best of luck with the channel, I'm just about to watch your video on how to set-up the camera for video making. One final question . . . .
If I'm vlogging sat in my chair should I be using autofocus? I'm quite animated and move around in my chair quite a lot.
All the very best and I hope that your channel goes from strength to strength.
Gonzo
@@HammersChatForum thank you very much!
Yeah the AF will work just fine for that sorta thing, I use AF for my talking sections on all of my videos and it never loses me.
I have my speed set to -1 and sensitivity set to -3 if you were interested :)
@@JoshCameron Perfect mate, thanks.
The lens has just been purchased. Thank you. 👍
Love my 24-105! Such a great range. Unfortunately, the f/4 can be limiting for me as a wedding videographer so at the end of the night I have to switch off to a prime. In daylight (and most lighting conditions), I couldn't be happier with the image quality of this lens.
Which prime do you use?
@@aquaphoenixx I use the Panasonic 50mm 1.8 and Sigma 35mm 1.4.
The more I research this camera and some of its L mount lenses, the more I like it. And for the price nothing comes close. It’s just that AF… really need to look into it, to see if it’s as bad as people say.
Anyway I’m happy with my current APSC system… but keeping an eye on upgrading to FF down the line.
Thanks for your review 👍
Lumix 24-105 or Sigma 24-70 2.8, aaarrrrggghhhh, I can't decide 😂
I wish that Panasonic would sell the S5 with the 24-105 as a kit...
The Sigma 24-70 would be better for photos I think, but at the cost of having slower AF since it's not a Panasonic Lens. It also doesn't have any I.S..... Honestly the 24-105 is a great choice and I'd choose that over the 24-70 unless you REALLY needed that extra bit of lowlight performance
@@JoshCameron i think i gonna get the 24-105 and if I need more light I go for the upcoming 1.8 primes (50 or 35)
Coming from m43 this lens would be a 12-50 f2! That's insane. Using the Olympus 12-40 which was great but sometimes just a tad more broken would have been nice
Yeah it's pretty insane!
@@JoshCameron ya so it's funny when I see reviews saying the f4 isn't great lol maaaan they don't even know
Thank you Josh for this review!
I recently purchased the Lumix S5MKII kit with the 20-60. I decided to swap the lens for the 24-105 and immediately noticed that in low light the autofocus is super slow and sometimes it doesn't even focus. Has this happened to you too? For example, with the 20-60, with the same lighting conditions, I did not have so many problems with the autofocus.
Great video Josh! Yes the 24-105 is probably the only lens you could need, I love mine as well!
Hey Luca! Thanks for watching - Haha glad to hear from a fellow 24-105 lover! I don't think the lens gets enough praise for how good it is!
@@JoshCameron this is a great lens to get the job done and if you like clean images, 99% of the time I only use this lens for business work. For creative photographers/filmmakers modern glass is "meh".... 😂
@@LucaBono.Studio Yeah I get you! To be honest I only shoot corporate stuff so it does great with that sorta thing - It also makes for a great documentarian lens since it can do everything pretty well. I REALLY wanna get a Helios at some point though
Ha, - bought my 24-105mm (used) based on your review amongst others Luca!
@@firehorseweddingphotograph3995 for weddings and events, the 24-105 is a must! Are you having fun with it?
I appreciate that you addressed the shirt cause yeah, it was on my mind LMAO
How is it in low light? I know who mentioned it in the video, but what I’m asking is a bit different. Let’s say you take this lens, with the s5 or s5ii, you don’t have a flash or any light source you can manipulate, but you wanna take a picture. How is it then? When it’s low light, and bad light. If you push the camera’s ISO to 6400-12800, how does the camera handle it? In both video and photo. I’m think of getting this lens with the s5ii, and I never Carrie lights on me since I’m always looking to just a camera body with one lens. I’m not a professional, but love taking photos and making videos of my family. Thanks in advance for answering.
Super tempted to trade up from my 20-60mm kit to this. Thoughts?
DO IT :)
Nobrainer
Great video, great review and love the positivity mate, however, this is now a battle of mine too partially thanks to your other awesome reviews 😂 I have the stock 20-60 (pretty great) but I’m loving vintage FD lenses on full frame too.....definitely have to give that lens a look. Thanks dude
Hahaha thanks for the nice words mate - really appreciate that! The urge to buy more lenses will always be there, but I guess it's about what works best for the majority of the stuff you do, and for me this lens is that!
I'm sooo tempted to buy some vintage lenses... Have been eyeing up a Helios 442 for a while as well as a few of the FD lenses so it's good to hear that you've had a good experience with them!
@@JoshCameron I literally have a ton of camera gear selling (M4/3) for that reason mate, just too much stuff when I just need what I need. That said however, I have 28mm 2.5 and 135mm 2.8 at the mo and it’s beautiful against that sensor and they are sooooo cheap 😂 keep up the awesome work mate, your content is awesome 😎
Yeah that 135 is quite tempting I must say! The compression along with that shallow depth of field on the FF sensor must be awesome!
Thanks again mate, really appreciate that 🙌🏼
@@JoshCameron £9 on eBay mate and £7 for the adapter although urth have some lovely basic adapters for the L mount. The compression and bokeh you get is stunning, once you play around with the settings
£9?!
Hey Josh, great video. You really make me want to get this lens. How is the autofocus with this lens?
On my S5, I'm currently using the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 for video. Can't complain about the super sharp image, but the Pana 24-105 is more versatile and is also stabilized.
Hi Nicholas! The AF performance for photo is great. Super snappy and reliable. I would say that you'd probably see a slightly improved Af performance in video with the 24-105 over the sigma 24-70 as well, but that's just based on the fact that it's a Panasonic lens on a Panasonic body!
I love this lens, I don't like using primes. Don't get me wrong they offer better all around quality but from a practicality standpoint I really don't like switiching lenses during a shoot. I traded in a whole bunch of lenses including two Samyang prime lenses and now simply have this lens and a Sigma 24-70.
I have a 100-400 for wildlife and my last lens will be something wider for landscape photography. But the two lenses above are my bread and butter lenses.
Ah awesome - yeah completely agree with you on that one. I'd rather have a decent zoom lens on my camera than change primes all the time; that used to be my life and I'm not living for that anymore hahaha
The lenses you have are great for landscape. Super wide landscape is a very dated style.
Hey Josh, how's it going? I just wanted to know which version of lightroom you're using. How come you've Panasonic Lumix Lens Profile????
I'm using the most up to date version of LR Classic :)
I just baught/order a 24-105 f4 (810 £ black friday, just for a few days) and just wonder if or if not you have any thaughts in between buying a 23-70 2,8 instead or missing that lens ? In the future I has a desire to buy the 16-35 witch I am missing moore just know and conserning the differens of price. I recently baught the 70-200 f4 and really liked that lense. My bother is moore about the quality (plastic) because as you I belive it will be a huge use for this range and for the macro funktion as well.
Hi Josh, Is this combination of s5 and the 14-105mm can able to put in gimbal?
Thanks for another great video. So if your most used lens od 24-105 for your video work. What would be your second, most used lens in your case?
I'm primarily a portrait photographer with a fondness for pulled-back shots that show the whole person, and I shoot MFT currently so even with a wide aperture like 1.4 I still don't get the greatest bokeh on pulled-back shots. Do you have any sample portraits shot at f/4 pulled back? If I get into L-mount I'll very likely get a Sigma Art 24-70 f/2.8 that will give me more options, and likely a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 prime too but I'm intrigued by your video. This 24-105 f/4 looks like an extremely versatile lens.
Hey Bill! Thanks for your comment! Sure, if you shoot me an email at josh@feedmecontent.com and I can see if I can give you any examples of what you'd be shooting more of :) Thanks for watching!
Great breakdown Josh! I'm looking at picking up a workhorse lens like this next as I'm currently using the 20-60mm kit lens that came with the S5 bundle. I wonder what you think of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 vs the Panny 24-105?
Hey Richy! So I’ve never actually used the 24-70 by sigma, but from what I’ve seen, it’s a little slower with AF speeds in video mode. If you’re shooting stills it may also be a hair slower too, but I don’t think that’s worth worrying about...
I guess it depends on what you’re planning on shooting tbh. The 24-105 suits me to the ground since I love having that extra reach, plus it’s stabilised, and the F4 aperture really doesn’t bother me that much (it’s still able to let a lot of light in and gives a good amount of compression above 85mm)
Honestly, any of those lenses would be a great step up - but if you’re looking to get the most performance out of your camera then native Panasonic glass is the way to go!
Macro on the panny is a big deal
Did you consider the 24-70 sigma for L mount when purchasing the 24-105? Faster lens vs more stable lens - I guess you went with the stabilisation right? Do you use Continuous AF for videos on the 24-105 or not at all? Cause I guess it's an advantage also against the sigma lens right? I'm so torn up between the two. They both cost around 1200 pounds so it's quite a big decision for me to take! D:
I'm used to shoot on a crop nikon body with a sigma 30mm 1.4. I always had to manually focus though.
Hey Jack! It crossed my mind, however for my first lens I wanted it to be made by Panasonic for the more reliable AF and stabilisation. I had come from a crop sensor body so therefore in my head, F2.8 on a crop sensor is equivalent to F4 on a FF body - so for me the F stop didn't bother me too much.
However, now after using the 24-105 for 6 months, I'm definitely ready to get another lens that can potentially specialise in the areas where the 24-105 doesn't. But, with this in mind, I must say that the 24-105 is an absolutely exceptional lens for pretty much everything I've thrown at it so far.
Really love it! And if I were you, I would go for the 24-105 as you'd be surprised at what you can do with it :)
I’m currently liking the twin pairing of S5 with 24-105mm f4 for stills and another S5 with the new Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 shooting 4K 50p in APSC crop mode for an identical focal length above ‘42mm’ up to 105mm. I just don’t have the second body yet 😂
HAHAHA the struggles! That sounds awesome though. I need to get a 24-70 2.8 or something similar soon I think. I've never actually owned one and I think it'd make for a great portrait lens!
Thanks for watching and lemme know when you get that second S5 ;)
@@JoshCameron if you are not already familiar with it Josh...and it is very new, take a look at this new Sigma 28-70. It's the smallest and lightest of it's kind (fixed relatively fast aperture) designed for mirrorless. Currently only L or Sony E mount and a little gem that pairs perfectly with an S5.
@@firehorseweddingphotograph3995 yeah that Sigma 28-70 is very tempting...but it's a pity that sigma lenses don't have the linear focus mode 🙄
@@firehorseweddingphotograph3995 I've already seen it and have my eye on it! Will definitely be an option for my next lens purchase!
Hello Josh, have you have the chance to test the sigma 24 to 105 with the EF to L adapter?
Not yet unfortunately!
Nice, thank you
If lumix s5 is good for low light video shoot and pair with 24-105 f4 which is not that sharp as f2.8, then is this still good for low light? Please
Thanks for the great review, Josh. Great information. Question: would you get an S1 with the 24-105mm or the S5 with the 20-60mm. I shoot mostly travel photos. Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for watching and your kind words! If I were you, I'd get the S5 and the 24-105... That way you get the lighter body and the more versatile lens!
@@JoshCameron That's the way I was leaning also. Thanks a lot and keep up the great content.
@@wanderingwongs7464 That's the set up I have and I honestly love it. It's all you'd ever need for travel! Thanks for the kind words and keep in touch :)
@@JoshCameron Thank you, Josh, for your valuable advice!
@@JoshCameron One last question, if you don't mind, if you were to choose one prime lens would you go with an 85mm or a 50mm? Which lens, in your opinion, is the more versatile for every day shooting especially when paired with the 24-105mm?
Wow! So are the shots at 3:18 all recorded internally?? Or external? looks great
All internal buddy - thanks for the kind words!
@@JoshCameron wow..yup im sold thank you sir
Just acquired this lens second hand. I actually find it quite heavy to carry around and too heavy for handheld video work for prolonged periods so am looking at getting a shoulder rig or something else (other than a gym workout on my arms!), do you recommend any rig for general handheld video (non professional/hobbyist stuff)?
If I were you I'd opt for a top handle of your choice, and a cage, and then a monitor. That's all you need really! Thanks for watching :)
Paired with the original S5, do you think it will work well for self-operated shoots like self-portrait photography on studio? Can you rely on this setup for that kind of shoot?
Will it also struggle if taking group photo on a similar setup?
It should work totally fine in this scenario :)
But ar.... f2.8 is f2.8 , f4 is f4 in term of transmission. If you talk about background blur or depth of field consider also the focal length , you could have a similar look and feel but they are completely different things....
I was talking about background blur at the comparable focal length, factoring in the 1.5 crop factor for both F stop and focal length :)
Is it good for G85 camera?
Not compatible with the G85 as that's a M4/3 body :)
Loving the content, the recommendations, and what you’re capturing on “film.” Question before I pull the trigger on an S5: I know I’ll be able to grade photos and videos in post, to get a more balanced look, but it seems the out-of-camera look is quite dark in the shadows and overall quite contrasty (if you get what I mean). Maybe a bit edgy as well (possibly due to no anti-aliasing in the S5). Is there a way to smooth/balance all that out during say, a live stream using the S5?
Hey! So the look you see in these videos is purely from my editing, therefore if you think it looks contrasty and dark then that's on me; not the camera. The image comes out very clean and it's extremely easy to manipulate - in fact, the colours SOOC are amazing with the S5. Probably the best i've ever had the pleasure of using!
@@JoshCameron great to know. Thanks for the reply. Do you happen to know if there is a way to achieve the look similar to the X-T4 or R6 with settings in the S5 in-camera while live streaming or shooting video?
@@JoshCameron maybe its Master Pedestal Level (which I found in your recent video) could help achieve this (among other specific settings I’m currently unaware of) :)
Hey Josh just wanted clarification. Is there not a linear focusing mechanism in this lens? I know other Panasonic native lenses have both this and fly-by-wire, giving the user both options. My 20-60mm kit lens allows me to set the focus to linear as well as adjust the focusing throw so I thought this was part of all Panasonic s lenses. All things aside, your videos about the S5 are very informative. Makes me happy I went with this camera. Thank you!
I also wanted to add this may all just be software based and not hardware built into the lens. So I guess I’m just curious if your 24-105mm gives you the option to set your linear focus in the menus.
Hey Jake!
Yeah you can use linear focussing with this lens - you just enable it in the menu on the S5 . You can change the Focus ring control from Non-Linear to Linear, or even set the degree of focus ring control - really handy!
I normally use this lens with the linear focussing set since that makes the most sense to me. I hope this helps!
Really happy you're enjoying the S5 content buddy... there's gonna be a lot more in the future too so make sure to keep an eye out for it! :)
hahaha dude, I got a hoodie with same marks few years ago (I blame TKMax) and everyone was like WTF is this? Have you been mauled by a bear? Anyway, good video. Keep it coming :)
Hahaha! It was a vibe in my opinion, but I was quickly shut down the pressures of society ;-D Thanks for the comment mate, really appreciate it!
Hi there, i think its possible to do Lens focus adjustments in the S5 with native lenses so you don't have the focus-by-wire system
Hey Hanno! Yeah it is - you can set this under "Focus Ring Control" in the Lens/Others Section of the settings menu :) Hope this helps!
can you use this one on the Lumix S5?
Of course ! :)
Should I replace my Lumix 20-60 lens with it? I don't do anything professionally so idk if I'd notice that big a difference but haven't gotten the chance to try it out for myself!
I'd say stay with the 20-60 for as long as you can and only switch when you start to feel its limitations :)
@@JoshCameron which I did the other day. I found I liked zooming in a lot on the kit lens but nearly never used the wide end and felt like I needed more reach. The stabilization is a big plus. The only downside is the weight.
I got the S Pro 24-70 f/2.8 and though it excels in low light, I frequently wish I had greater reach.
Imagine a 24-105 f2.8!!
@@JoshCameron I'm very tempted by the Leica 24-90 f2.8-4 lens but it's a bit pricey
@@JoshCameron its still not wide, especially not in cropped 4k 60. For me, it would effectively be an 85-105 2.8. I got the 85mm 1.8 instead, even though the 0.8m focus distance is super annoying.
Great vid! I'm looking to move up to an S5 from my G85. Does anyone here have experience with both the 20-60 and 24-105? The 20-60 seems like a great deal as part of the sub $2k bundle currently being offered. But the 24-105 has a lot of nice features as explained in this vid. Which lens would you start with? Any input would be helpful. Thanks!
Hey! Thanks for the kind words!
So I didn't actually opt for the 20-60 and instead got the 24-105. I would definitely recommend anyone take this route as well if they're buying into the L Mount system. The 24-105 is a fantastic, versatile lens that will cover most bases very well.
I have a video on it - th-cam.com/video/PzkYgX-bCTU/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps!
@@JoshCameron Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it.
Is this lens parfocal?
It is indeed!
perfect!
Thank you!
This lens is developing a fungus problem deep inside the glass elements, reported by many user's. That's why I chose the 20-60mm.....
Since the Lens is at f4, how is it when you shoot in low light?
It's actually really good. If you're using the S5/S1/S1H then you won't have any issues thanks to the fantastic dual native ISO performance.
If i'm in lowlight, I can shoot at ISO 4000 and get as clean an image as I would expect from ISO 800. This means that the F4 becomes less limiting than you may think :)
Did u used lightroom for these pictures on this video ?
Hi Ronald! Yes I did :)
@@JoshCameron which app do u use to edit video on pc ?
But Sony has also 24-105 ?
Yes they do! But I'm talking about the Panasonic L Mount system in this video :)
firmware ver 1.2 increases stabilization to 7.5 stops !!!
CRAZY!
@@JoshCameron -- I just downloaded the new lens firmware this week -- didn't even know it had been released on Nov 9 ! Panasonic really takes good care of their customers -- I joined their Pro service program (since I have numerous bodies and lenses) -- but never have had to use it, because the cameras are so reliable.. And I'm actually finding that the autofocus has gotten a lot better over the last couple of years -- it is actually almost getting to the point at which I'd start relying on it for paid jobs. Can't wait for the GH6 !! :-)
F4 is = f2 on micro four thirds
I use micro four thirds
But looking at adding the S5 and the 24-105mm
$2000 G9+100-400mm(200-800mm)
Micro four thirds is Best for telephoto
I agree with you on the telephoto argument - you can get a larger reach with less weight on M43 :)
Will this lens be good for night club photos and videos?
I’m not an expert but I would say no because the aperture is only F4. Night clubs are dark so you need 1.8 or 1.4
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Updating after a year and a half of daily work....
Lots of loss of focus. Lots !
Usually in low light conditions, 2000-4000 ISO with lighting.
Aperture 5.6, shutter 50. FHD 1080P.
No update... I'll probably go back to Sony.
The price is very high compared to the 24-105. A serious mistake.
God why are cameras today getting bigger and bigger? Even the Olympus EM-1 is a HUGE camera for its sensor size. And the GH6 is literally LARGER than the S5, what a joke.
LUMIX need a 24-150 f2 lens or a 35-150 f2 lens ...I am literally considering switching from Lumix to Sony just because of this...PANASONIC SUCK at lenses they just bloody suck I hate their very limited lens collection it pisses me off so much
No one has a 35-150 f2 lens
WTF is wrong with your shirt?
He man I don’t know where you learned f4 (FF) = f2.8 (aps-c) but that doesn’t seem to be completely accurate
He means the bokeh or background separation equivalent , f4 is f4 regarding light input.