Lens Recomendation for X5S

[Aerial.Optix]

I have the standard 16mm lens that came with the Zenmuse X5S. I am considering the Panasonic 14mm-42mm but want to know what everyone else would recommend. I've been asked to show off for a film studio and need something that can show my ability and I figured something with a variable zoom would be perfect for different types of shots without investing in 3 different lenses.

 

[MrTVR]

I have the 9-18, 12, 15, 17, 25 45 and 14-42.

The 12 & 25 are used for the vast majority of my filmic work.

The 9-18 is great when I need a wider view and is nearly always set to 9mm.

The 14-42 is great for things like roof inspections where you can shoot wide to establish location & zoom to aid detailed inspection.

However, I have never used the 14-42 for filmic type work as it’s a bit slow & feels soft to me.

 

[Aerial.Optix]

I have the 9-18, 12, 15, 17, 25 45 and 14-42.

The 12 & 25 are used for the vast majority of my filmic work.

The 9-18 is great when I need a wider view and is nearly always set to 9mm.

The 14-42 is great for things like roof inspections where you can shoot wide to establish location & zoom to aid detailed inspection.

However, I have never used the 14-42 for filmic type work as it’s a bit slow & feels soft to me.

Would you call the 14-42 a bad lens for videography or just not as good as the others? What do you mean by feeling slow?

 

[MrTVR]

It’s certainly not as good as the Olympus prime lenses but whether you would call it a bad lens is subjective. It depends on your requirements.

From memory the prime lenses are around F1.8 to F2 whilst the 14-42 is only F3.5-5.6. The smaller the minimum F stop the faster the lens. It’s usually better to get more light in to the sensor.

 

[Cat Eyes]

I have the standard 16mm lens that came with the Zenmuse X5S. I am considering the Panasonic 14mm-42mm but want to know what everyone else would recommend. I've been asked to show off for a film studio and need something that can show my ability and I figured something with a variable zoom would be perfect for different types of shots without investing in 3 different lenses.

Quick question: How do you control the zoom of a zoom lens in flight?

 

[Phil DeVore]

I own the Olympus 25 and 45mm lenses along with the Laowa 7.5mm for wide angle shots. These 3 seem to satisfy all my needs at this point. The Olympus 25mm lens is the one that I use most of the time but the 45mm is excellent for close ups.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Panasonic and LUMIX 14-42 and haven’t decided if it’s something I would really use right now.
I also kept my x4s camera as a backup just in case I ever need to use it.

 

[MrTVR]

Quick question: How do you control the zoom of a zoom lens in flight?

Once you fit a lens with a motorised zoom, the Go4 app adds a zoom control onto the right hand side of main screen.

 

[Cat Eyes]

Oh cool. Thanks for the reply

 

[Phil DeVore]

And if you have the Cendence remote there’s a focus control on it

 

[Joseph perez]

I think the Olympus lenses have an awesome picture I never tried the Panasonic lenses I would like to know what anyone thinks what lenses are a better quality.

 

[Cat Eyes]

Has anyone used the 75mm on their I2? Oly Port Kit.

 

[FlyNAce]

Hmmm

 

[**Kyle**]

Do you know if you need a balancing ring for the Olympus 25mm on the X5s?

 

[Phil DeVore]

Do you know if you need a balancing ring for the Olympus 25mm on the X5s?

Yes, either a balancing ring, ND filter or a lens hood is required for the 25mm Olympus lens.

 

[JohnC]

Do you know if you need a balancing ring for the Olympus 25mm on the X5s?

BR10 required for the Olympus 25mm

Or something else around 10grams.

 

[Phil DeVore]

Or any ND filters will be sufficient for balancing the 25mm Olympus lens

 

[Banksyb71]

Anyone selling any lenses I'm in the UK thanks