Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
This 50mm f1.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially with Lumix cameras. Users find it a great value for low-light photography and video, with many calling it a must-have in any kit. The only minor note is that it's a standard prime, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Excellent autofocus
- Great for low light
- Good value for money
Cons
- Standard prime lens limitations
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
This manual lens is a fantastic budget option for Fuji X and Canon M mount users, praised for its solid metal build and sharpness at a very low price. Reviewers love the fun shooting experience and bokeh, though some note the optics are not top-tier and require practice. It's widely recommended as a great starter lens for hobbyists.
Pros
- Solid metal build quality
- Very affordable price
- Sharp images wide open
- Fun shooting experience
- Good bokeh
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Optics not top-tier
- Requires practice to use
- Not compatible with many Canon DSLRs
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
