Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic
69 Overall Score
vs
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm

Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm

Meike
45 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Weight 3

Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm

85 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews

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
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Image quality 5
🤔 Manual focus 4
👎 Compatibility 6
👍 Fun factor 3

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
82
Meike
44
Professional
Panasonic
70
Meike
30
Street
Panasonic
68
Meike
41
Travel
Panasonic
63
Meike
38
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
62
Meike
25
Video Cinema
Panasonic
60
Meike
30
Budget
Panasonic
60
Meike
39
Landscape
Panasonic
60
Meike
30
Portrait
Panasonic
48
Meike
36

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mmMeike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
Optics
Typemacroprime
Focal Length Min100 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max100 mm35 mm
Elements138
Groups115
Aspherical Elements3★—
ED Elements3★—
CoatingMulti-CoatedMulti-Layer Nano Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/16
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountL-MountSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.30 kg0.22 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm49 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeDual phase linear motor★manual focus only
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance204 mm★400 mm
Max Magnification1:1★—

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

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

No current pricing available

Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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