Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 10mm
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
7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 10mm
This ultra-wide pancake lens offers great value and a unique aesthetic for the price, but it has significant flaws. Users report mounting issues on Sony cameras, severe vignetting with filters, and soft corners even when stopped down. It's best suited for casual use in bright light with a forgiving attitude.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Unique aesthetic
- Compact pancake size
- True infinity focus
- Useful aperture ring and distance scale
Cons
- Mounting issues on Sony cameras
- Severe vignetting with filters
- Soft corners at all apertures
- Difficult to focus sometimes
- Tight mount on Sony bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | 7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 10mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 10 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 11 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm | 200 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 social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 10mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 10mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
