Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm f/1.4

Less a nifty fifty than an optical juggernaut

Specifications

Mount: L-mount

Full-frame: Yes

Autofocus: Yes

Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups

Angle of view: 47 degrees

Diaphragm blades: 11

Minimum aperture: f/16

Minimum focusing distance: 0.44m

Maximum magnification ratio: 0.15x

Filter size: 77mm

Dimensions: 90 x 130mm

Weight: 955g

1 The manual focus ring has a push-pull mechanism for switching between autofocus and manual focus. It’s a bit of a Marmite feature in terms of handling – some love it, some hate it.

2 Hands-on control extends to setting the aperture, thanks to a physical aperture ring with click steps in one-third increments.

3 Weather-seals on the mounting plate and around the barrel ensure a dust- and splash-resistant construction. Panasonic says the lens is freezeproof down to -10°C.