Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
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
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
This 50mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised as an excellent value-for-money prime lens for beginners and hobbyists. Users highlight its sharp foreground focus and pleasing bokeh, making it ideal for portraits and product shots. The build quality feels cheap and the autofocus is noisy and slow, but most agree the optical performance far exceeds the low price. A few issues with durability and incompatibility with newer lens hoods were noted.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp foreground focus
- Pleasing bokeh effect
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus
- Cheap build quality
- Durability concerns
- Incompatible with newer lens hoods
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:6.67 |
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 social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II 50mm offers 9.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
