Archive 2023 · Best 35mm lens for Panasonic S1R

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Best 35mm lens for Panasonic S1R

I have the L-mount Sigma 35mm f1.4 for the s1r and it is good but not as stellar as I would like sharpness wise. I like to use the hi res mode which produces a 187 megapixel raw image and I want a lens that can handle that res. I know the answer will mostly be Leica 35mm Summicron. That would be great but is very, very expensive. Any other suggestions? I could flex with focal length a little...maybe 28mm also.

Sep 20, 2023 at 01:09 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Best 35mm lens for Panasonic S1R

As much as I hate to say it, you hit the nail on the head. The Leica 35mm APO Summicron-SL is easily the lens that can handle that and will excel in sharpness, contrast and microcontrast. Yes, it's expensive, but look around - you can often find preowned examples for around $3k or so. You'll never have to buy another L mount 35mm, though. FWIW, I own the 35, 50 and 75mm APO Summicron-SL lenses for my SL2-S (and used them with the SL2 when I had it) and they're so good I often carry all of them in my bag.

Sep 20, 2023 at 01:36 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Best 35mm lens for Panasonic S1R

I ordered the Voightlander 35mm f2 APO Lanthar at a much more agreeable price point and from all accounts, equal image quality to the Leica 35mm equivalent. Can't wait to test it on the s1r in hi res mode.

Sep 21, 2023 at 07:34 PM


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