Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm
The 9-element optical design with three aspherical and one ED element delivers sharp, detailed images with controlled aberrations. Its 9-blade circular aperture produces smooth, pleasing bokeh for subject isolation, and the bundled kit adds practical accessories like a filter set and cleaning tools. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize flattering rendering and a versatile 50mm focal length.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 300 g
lens type prime
48 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 18-135mm | 17-40mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 326 | 499 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Linear motor | USM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm f/1.8 50mm | 54 | 95.6 | 84.3 | 12.2 | 61.9 | 95.3 | 33.2 | 27.5 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63.1 | 83.2 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.8 | 81.4 | 83.7 | 95.4 | 54.6 | 82.8 | 82.9 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 54 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.3 | 96.7 | 95.3 | 75.8 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.5 | 78 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.4 |
| Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit Compare | 93.2 | 95.6 | 70.3 | 85.5 | 78 | 97.5 | 75.8 | 65.7 | 34.4 |
Usage Scores
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