The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 and the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 and Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 and the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 weighs 300g, which means it is 55g (15%) lighter than the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 which has a weight of 355g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 and the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 and the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Panasonic S 50mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
