The Lumix L - Mount Trinity (16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm) Review and Alternatives 

Finally someone posting some good videos about the Panasonic S lineup! Love your stuff man. I have an S1 and I’ve watched a number of your videos to figure out what lens I want next. Thanks for posting this.

Hi mate, your L-mount Trinity looks awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Great setup! I got the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 on the EF mount so I could also use it with the GH5s + speed booster. For handheld zoom I use the 100-400 LUMIX on the G9. On the S1 I use the Sigma 14-24 f2.8, LUMIX 24-105 f4, and Sigma 50mm f1.4. The zooms are usually manually focused on tripods for weddings and then I switch between the 24-105 and the 50 on the S1 for all my handheld stuff. I also use the Sigma 18-35 on the GH4 for my wide shot on a tripod at weddings. I had to go for the Sigma 14-24 f2.8 to get night sky shots because 16-35 f4 just isn’t fast enough.

I have the 16-35 Lumix and the Leica 24-90. That covers most of what I do and I go between the Lumix S1H and the Leica SL 2.

Dude thanks for putting this up, really up really appreciate, not many available!!!

Nice Video mate! reckon you could vlog hand held with the s pro 24 - 70mm?

Just bought the S1 with kit lens and looking to add the 16-35, very helpful and well presented info, thank you.

Really like your videos (subscribed)...very detailed and informative for real-world applications. Your nuanced breakdown of the pros and cons is really helpful. I was on the fence with the 70-200 F2.8 versus f4 versus 3rd party; and your video, with your "down to earth" insights helped me decide on the staying native and going with the F2.8 (200mm). You truly come across in your videos as someone who is seriously into the profession and I appreciate that. Keep up the great work and videos!

Thanks for the review, can't wait to see your work with these babies

Really enjoyed the video. Very informative. New subscriber! We need more creators like you who share for S system users. I want the 70-200 2.8 so bad. Currently own the 24-105, the 14-24 sigma (which I use for real Estate) and the s pro 50 which is a beast!

Wonderful review of these lenses! What was your camera setup for this video? Love this lighting and interview setup. Great work, again! :)

Very helpful as I’ve just bought the S5 and need lens advice. Will watch it again. Thanks !

Hello sir I discovered your channel a few days ago but you are the best camera experience. I new to camera. What lense is good overall for lumix s5iix. Thank you. I subscribed and thumb up every time I watch your RU-vid.

Nice job Devon, thank you! I've acquired a lot of Leica M & R, Canon L, and a couple of L-mount sigma lenses over the decades, mainly used for photography. This 24-70mm S Pro, has to be in my top 3 best lenses I've ever used, let alone on a Lumix S2 or Leica SL. At every focal length, it yields an end-result that is equivalent to it's prime equivalent with the benefit of modern colors and optics. The one and only one grip about it, is the heft that in certain situations makes me leave it the bag or at home. It is Adorably even better than the recent Leica 24-70mm IMO too having tested one in the Leica store. Would love to see your thoughts and compare the two. Cheers!

A lot of bread spent for those babies!

Good review .... been looking for this .Picking up a SL2s and need a 70 -200 .Looks like the Pany is a good buy . I`ll eventually add an extender for the odd time I might want a little more reach so the 2.8 will give me that extra light .

Great overview! Everything you've outlined in the last couple videos makes a strong case for these Panasonic pro zooms. Studio I collaborate with locally here in Houston recently got an S1H, and they're about to get a second one. Been wondering if the native lenses is worth it. Definitely worth renting to see how well it fits in the workflow.

Hi ! Nice and dynamic video. Thanks I would leave the 24-70 as like you say it’s not specialised in any thing... my trinity would be the 16-35 f/4, the S Pro 50 f1.4 and a tele prime lense like 105 ... I’ve had several 24-70 2.8 in the past on my Nikon system but never loved shooting with it as it lacks a lot of caracter. It’s a tool for photo journalism but not my favorite as I prefer prime lenses. On my Nikon D3S my trinity is 28 1.4 / 58 1.4 / 85 1.4 - no more zooms in my arsenal. And for now on my S1R I keep my 50 1.4 which is sometimes very big that’s why I love mounting M lenses on it.

Great video! Well done! Just got the S1R + 24-105 at a very good price. Decided to order the Sigma 14-24 DG DN and should be receiving it soon. Was considering the 16-35 but felt the F2.8 and especially the 14mm was more useful for me and risking a slightly slower AF won't matter much with ultra wide angle. It is a bit worrying though what I hear about Sigma lenses focusing slower than the Lumix lenses. This was one of the reasons there was an "alliance" from the start. We shouldn't have to deal much with focusing issues between the three brand and such. Sigma lenses should be DFD calibrated on the Lumix and Leica bodies for example and the focusing motors should be able to run at 480fps. Like I said, a bit worrying but the S1R and Lumix ergonomics, menus, usability are just top notch and no other system I have tried is on par! I switched from the m43 G9 and RIGHT AWAY I knew where everything was, that alone is worth a whole lot and shows how much Panasonic really knows about cameras and usability. Unlike some other brands that change buttons and knobs with each new model, not to mention grip design. Oh another thing, you mentioned the Lumix 24-70 was quite pricey for a 24-70, and it "was" but I think that the field has leveled there with the release from the other brands and their new mirrorless designs costing as much and sometimes more. It's just the new normal and shouldn't be compared to DSLR designs I believe. It's like the Lumix 50mm F1.4. Everybody were shocked at the price and weight and now with CaNikon releasing similar lenses at similar prices and sizes, it's all "normal". Thanks again for a good review/overview of the lenses. Depending on price, I believe with longer focal lengths and better faster AF it may very well be worth paying the extra, though the 24-70 is twice the price of the Sigma 24-70.

I only wish they'd have a 16-35mm F2.8. 😍 (using Sigma 16-28mm instead) And maybe a 20-70mm F2.8. 😇🤗

Is the build quality of the 70-200 not the same as of the 16-35? I mean the materials. I just bought a mint 16-35 for 700 here. I love it. Now I am considering the 50 1.4

Thanks for the content I’ve been debating getting a s1 and then trying to figure out which first lens to get I think that 16-24 would be good. Also going to check out that 14mm one.

We're currently running a Panasonic S1 with 24-105mm F4 😀

I'd love to see some examples of the footage/images you can get from these lenses!

Dude I have some canon fds I will be attaching to my s1 that I ordered I love using them on my m43 gear so I am really hyped how they will look on the s1 ! def want to get some panasonic lenses as well think that 24-105 will be my first

Simple, sincere, playful... I dig your style, man. Im torn on the one fact that this camera lcd screen does not flip out. Do you have a video review on the SH1?

i have the 16-35 and use it on my leica cl. i absolutely love that lens more than the kit 18-56 that came with the camera

I have a Panasonic S5, I love it. But the autofocus that twitches in your video (you can see it if you look at the camera, in the lower left corner) just upsets me! Thank's!

Do you know if the Panasonic S 70-200mm f4 version can be used with the 1.4 or 2x teleconverter

Purchased the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 for Panasonic-S1. After not much time and use, I decided to return it...like the other Sigma lenses I've purchased, I agree with you that it is noisy...I can actually hear and feel the auto focus mechanism...big drag! So just sent it back today and just ordered the Lumix-S pro 24-70mm. Was trying to save some money, but not worth it in the long run...so distracting to hear and feel the AF mechanism. I had also ordered the Sigma 14-24mm, and found it to have the same noisy issue. The other issue I had with the 2 Sigma lenses is in Manual Focus...in the viewfinder and LCD, the distance gauge was totally jumpy...not smooth like Lumix-S lenses. Very disappointed in Sigma...returned both!

I-WANT! as I have the S1 x

You’ve taught me so much about lenses for my new S5. Wish I’d watched this before selling my Canon 70-200. Going to keep the Canon 16-35 as I have bought the Sigma adapter. I’m not a pro photographer so what would you recommend to give me more reach without breaking the bank? I bought the 24-70 Lumix lens. I have kept my Tamron 28-300 but would consider replacing that. Weight is a consideration. Thank you for your very thorough reviews.

so expensive :'( one of the biggest reason i dont wanna upgrade to S5 is the lens selection, still too early. I do love the range of 20-60 tho

Great video! I wish that 70-200 f/2.8 was lighter. I am really over carrying 1.5KG lenses.

thank you

Hi Devon, I see you vlog with the Rode VideoMic Pro, one question: do you enable the High-Pass filter or do you use it flat? Cheers!

Legend

Great content luv your videos keep up the good work 👌

really cool review 👍

Hi, Thank you for the review. Is the 16-35 lens also metal as 24-70?

Love this brother!

I love the Sigma 24-70. Phenomenal lens. Horrible auto-focus. Doubt it's the fault of the lens, definitely the limitation of the camera.

Looking to get into the S series of camera and I’ve got one big question about these lenses, and that is, are they parfocal or even close? It’s pretty important to me to be able to zoom while recording

Sure wish Panasonic had release the 16-35 f/2.8 first! 😔 Maybe they'll release it as a 14-35. As a primary photographer, I need good AF and the Sigma has problems with AF.

Great review. I'm seriously considering the S1H and 24-70 lens strictly for shooting video. My current cameras are the EVA1 and GH5, and I'm inclined to continue with Panasonic as I enjoy grading Vlog. Q: Do you know if the Lumix S PRO 24-70mm f/2.8 with a follow focus system? I'm wondering how the linear focus feature works, as it appears that the focus ring continues to turn past what would normally be hard stops. I use the Tilta Nucleus Nano, which has an auto-calibration mode that turns the focus ring to both extremes of the focus, and maps that to the control wheel. As the focus ring on the 24-70 lens keeps turning past the ends, I could manually set the follow focus system, but I'm just not sure if it would be repeatable.

Excellent content thank you

I got the S1R, & a Leica 16mm lens. My next lens was going to be either the 24-70 2.8 or the 70-200 2.8. When I asked the question to a salesperson at Adorama or B& H they told me that there was no barrel extension on the 24-70 2.8, but yours seems to extend quite a bit. Is there barrel extension on the 70-200 2.8 as well? I own a Zeiss 24-70 4.0 & can’t stand the barrel extension. Thanks for the video & May the wind be at your back & under your wings

Hey hope all is good! Right now I have 24-105 f4 thinking of updating to 24-70 s pro 2.8 or buying the 16-36 f4 s pro. How much better is the 24-70 2.8 s pro over the kit for video ? Or do you think it is a better route to go with the 16-35 f4 ?

you need to show footage captured through using these lenses. you can just out your info over that.

All the lenses and no b roll?! :(

there is more than 5?

Never ever go the Canon lens route because the devil in that is then you would realize that Canon bodies are also better and cheaper and AF is a world better using Canon native lens that make you want to ditch L mount altogether and go full Canon.

Hmm 20-60 or 16-35 f4..

A poor selection of focal lengths. The 16-35 almost doubles half of the reach of 24-70. Instead of doubling the 35/28/24 part of the 24-70 why not make a 14-24? And instead of doubling the 24mm part why not make a 28-105/2.8 and start the tele zoom from 120? 120-300/2.8 anyone? Sigma does think so!

Too expensive. I prefer to buy Canon or Sony, even Olympus.

Or Leica 16-18-21 WATE isn’t cheap but sexy!