The L mount was a latecomer to the full-frame market. Nonetheless, this fledgling platform hasn’t taken lengthy to amass an awesome assortment of comparatively inexpensive primes. So should you’re new to the system or are excited about switching, this roundup of L mount prime lenses will assist you see what’s out there for nicely beneath $1,000.
I’ve used the entire lenses listed under extensively. Actually, I’ve not been upset by any of them. In actual fact, a number of the lenses listed under are a number of the finest performers on this value vary that I’ve laid my fingers on. So, should you’re in search of tremendous sharp, quick focusing L mount prime lenses which are weather-sealed, have top-drawer optics and render beautiful colours and bokeh, you have to take a more in-depth take a look at the lenses under.
Panasonic Lumix 24mm f/1.8 — One of the best huge L mount prime lens
In our evaluation, we mentioned:
“Panasonic has executed an awesome job with the Lumix S 24mm f/1.8. The lens is small and light-weight but is sturdy due to the standard plastics and the copious quantities of climate sealing. Picture high quality is great general due to well-controlled chromatic aberrations, ghosting, flaring and nice ranges of sharpness”
Gear Editor — Brett Day
Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN — An excellent sharp and tremendous inexpensive L mount prime
In our evaluation, we mentioned:
“The Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN Up to date is a lens that has been sorely wanted for L mount cameras. There’s lastly an choice that received’t break the financial institution, and that doesn’t compromise on efficiency in any respect. This lens delivers excellent optical efficiency in a smooth retro-styled physique that can delight whoever makes use of it.”
Gear Editor — Brett Day
Panasonic Lumix 50mm f/1.8 S — Nifty, fifty and oh so effective
In our evaluation, we mentioned:
“The lens is nicely made, it has weather-sealing, and it’s straightforward to make use of. The optics, general, are wonderful. The autofocus motors are silent and so they zip alongside at fast speeds. The lens is extremely correct for stills. To prime it off the colours and bokeh, to my eyes, are additionally very good”
Gear Editor — Brett Day
Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN — A flexible all-rounder
In our evaluation, we mentioned:
“The Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN is an fascinating lens that packs a whole lot of belongings you’re going to like right into a well-built, however nonetheless small, and light-weight lens. The photographs you create can have one thing somewhat particular about them”
Gear Editor — Brett Day
Panasonic Lumix 85mm f/1.8 — A must have for L mount portrait photographers
In our evaluation, we mentioned:
You’re going to create beautiful photos with unbelievable colours and bokeh. You’ll see little to nothing when it comes to chromatic aberrations and flare. Total, should you want a quick prime for portraits, avenue, product pictures, landscapes, low gentle work or a common walkaround lens, this 85mm choice that received’t break the financial institution is a effective alternative.”
Gear Editor — Brett Day
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro — One of many sharpest L mount prime lenses
In our evaluation, we mentioned:
“Total the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro is a cracking lens that can please those that prefer to make the tiny issues on this world come to life. In relation to sharpness, this lens from Sigma is difficult to beat. The colours and bokeh it produces are very good, it’s constructed like a tank and autofocus efficiency is nice too.”
Gear Editor — Brett Day
