WexUK used the following L-mount gear on this trip:

• Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX – Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, CalumetDE, WexUK.
• Panasonic LUMIX S Pro 50mm f/1.4 – Amazon,  BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, CalumetDE, WexUK.
• Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm f/1.8 – Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, CalumetDE, WexUK.
• Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8 – Amazon,  BHphoto, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, CalumetDE, WexUK.

Tyler Stalman shared his insights about the latest two Lumix cameras!

New 100-500mm lens at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.

CameraLabs take on the new lens:

Matthew Dangyou tested the new TTartisan 40mm f/2.0 lens. Conclusion:

The TTArtisan 40mm F2 is currently the best budget lens for the Panasonic Lumix S9 if you want a tiny, pocketable setup. For only $168, it delivers:

• Extremely small size (4.45 cm) – finally a true full-frame pancake-style autofocus lens
• Full-metal construction with clicked aperture
• Pleasant rendering with soft, warm character (not clinical, but charming)
• Good autofocus, especially when using Single Area AF
• Surprisingly good for both photo and casual video

It’s not ideal for professional work (interviews, critical sharpness), but for everyday shooting, travel, lifestyle, and S9 point-and-shoot vibes, it’s a fantastic value.
The reviewer says he would put it on his S9 7 out of 10 times.

TTArtisan is clearly becoming the leader in small, affordable L-mount autofocus lenses, and this 40mm F2 is one of their best so far.

Sirui launched the world’s first 1.33x FF Auto Focus Anamorphic Cine Lens lineup on Kickstarter (Click here). Limited Super Early Bird Price 20% Off!

Here is a review of the L-mount lens:

And here is a review of the 75mm lens from Christopher Frost:

Panasonic 100-500mm at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

Matthias Dangl Main Reasons for Switching to Lumix S1 II:

• Open Gate Recording (incl. slow-mo): Offers full sensor readout for flexible cropping (e.g. 16:9, 4:5, 9:16) — perfect for multi-platform content. (Sony lacks this feature)
• Better Color Science for Skin Tones & Greens: No need to constantly tweak color in post. Lumix colors feel more natural and cinematic to him.
• Superior Stabilization (IBIS): So effective he no longer needs to carry a gimbal, even for running shots.
• Higher Resolution for Photography: 24MP vs. Sony’s 12MP – better hybrid photo-video performance.
• Downsampled 6K to 4K Video: Results in sharper, more detailed 4K compared to native 4K from Sony.
• Dynamic Range Boost Mode: Enables up to 15 stops DR for high contrast scenes (ideal for talking head setups).

Other Advantages:

• Autofocus now reliable enough for vlogging, people, travel – Sony still slightly better (~10%), but Lumix is “good enough.”
• Frame rates up to 70fps (electronic shutter).
• Sensor readout improved (rolling shutter reduced significantly).
• Feels more “scenic” and less digital in image rendering.

Minor Trade-Offs:

• Slightly worse low light performance (Sony cleaner in noise).
• Slightly slower sensor readout (more rolling shutter than Sony, but improved from S5IIX).
• Dynamic range boost disables some modes (e.g., open gate only up to 24fps).

Final Thought: He chose Lumix S1 Mark II not just for specs — but because the colors, stabilization, open gate, and hybrid capabilities make it the best all-around tool for his creative workflow right now.