Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4vsPanasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
50mm / F1.4
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LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 suits you better
- Weight655g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4130mm long × 90mm diameter
- LUMIX S 50mm F1.882mm long × 73.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 | Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 44cm | 45cm | −0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.14× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 955g | 300g | +655g |
| Length | 130mm | 82mm | +48mm |
| Diameter | 90mm | 73.6mm | +16.4mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 relative to LUMIX S 50mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
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LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
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