Prime lens Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 S-S50ME – standard focal length, f/1.8 aperture

The Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 (S-S50ME) is a standard prime lens for full-frame L-mount cameras. With a 50mm focal length and a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, this compact and lightweight lens delivers shallow depth of field and reliable low-light performance. It is engineered for mobility and offers precise control over focus and aperture when paired with LUMIX S series cameras, making it suitable for both stills and video production.

Advantages

The lens produces pleasing bokeh and natural rendering of faces and scenes thanks to its optical design. It features dust-, splash- and freeze-resistant construction for use in challenging conditions down to -10 °C. Fast and accurate autofocus combined with smooth aperture operation supports 4K video recording without disturbing the subject.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography
• Street and everyday photography
• Landscape details and environmental portraits
• 4K video creation and run-and-gun filming

Key specifications

• Mount: L-mount
• Focal length: 50 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.8
• Format: Full-frame
• Model number (MPN): S-S50ME
• EAN: 5025232921300

How to use

Attach the lens to a compatible L-mount camera body and use the focus ring or camera AF controls to achieve accurate focus. For shallow depth-of-field portraits use wide apertures (around f/1.8–f/2.8); stop down to f/5.6–f/11 for greater scene depth and sharper landscapes. When recording video, enable smooth aperture control and, if available, set focus ring response for refined manual focus operation.

Usage recommendations

For best results, combine the lens with a LUMIX S series camera to take advantage of refined focus ring settings. Protect the lens from prolonged exposure to heavy rain despite its splash-resistant design, and store it in a dry place when temperatures drop below freezing.