Lumix S 100mm macro

[huwm]

Moment of sun so nipped into garden and snatched a couple, hope to use properly at the weekend
SL2S SOOC just downsized

• LEICA CAMERA AG - LEICA SL2-S
• LUMIX S 100/F2.8 MACRO
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/4.5
• 1/800 sec
• Pattern
• -0.3
• ISO 100

• LEICA CAMERA AG - LEICA SL2-S
• LUMIX S 100/F2.8 MACRO
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/2.8
• 1/125 sec
• Pattern
• -0.3
• ISO 3200

 

[SimonC]

This thread needs some love; so here's a 27 shot photo stack of some teeny-tiny flowers that I found on our lawn.

• Panasonic - DC-S5M2
• LUMIX S 100/F2.8 MACRO
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/30 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 320

 

[SimonC]

And something a little less welcome on the lawn...(50 shot focus merge).

• Panasonic - DC-S5M2
• LUMIX S 100/F2.8 MACRO
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/30 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 250

 

[RuleOfThirds]

This thread needs some love; so here's a 27 shot photo stack of some teeny-tiny flowers that I found on our lawn.

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You take those 30 images with a tripod I guess?

 

[SimonC]

You take those 30 images with a tripod I guess?

Yes. Camera on an L-bracket, with LED light mounted on an arm on the L-bracket as well, all on a tripod. 30 exposures using automatic focus bracketing with step=5.

 

[SimonC]

As Gear Acquisition Syndrome is biting hard at the moment, I have restrained myself by going out into the garden searching for subjects to focus stack with this lovely lens and my (now hopelessly inferior) S5ii. OK maybe it's not so bad

• Panasonic - DC-S5M2
• LUMIX S 100/F2.8 MACRO
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/30 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 250

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

The 100 would be a great compliment to the 24-60.

 

[CharlesH]

OK maybe it's not so bad.

Chives? Very nice. I also love my S 100/f2.8 Macro; might head to the garden this afternoon.

 

[RuleOfThirds]

The 100 would be a great compliment to the 24-60.

Yes I’m on the verge of getting both. Already pre-ordered the 24-60. Can trade in my 24/1.8 for same amount as I bought it. By then I have my lenses set sorted I guess. For a while.

Unless the Sigma 35/1.2 mk2 is <800g then I sell my 35 and 50 and get that one.
And then…
Probably time to give in for the s1rii. Or maybe there will be a flood of cheap s1r bodies in good condition.

 

[SimonC]

I'm pleased to report that this lens seems to play nicely with the Raynox DCR-250 macro conversion lens. Magnification at closest focus distance seems to be around the 1.75 mark. The only downside I've spotted so far is that, as the conversion lens compresses the whole focal range of the lens, the automatic focus bracket step has to be set to maximum (i.e. 10) to get reasonable step lengths (so you may end up having to take a lot of shots to get everything in focus for a deep subject).

• Panasonic - DC-S5M2
• LUMIX S 100/F2.8 MACRO
• 100.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/30 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

 

[GeorgeHudetz]

Excellent work, Simon. Have really enjoyed looking at all your images. Keep them coming!

 

[SimonC]

Excellent work, Simon. Have really enjoyed looking at all your images. Keep them coming!

Thank-you! Next planned photo will stack the Raynox DCR-250 with a DCR-150, but I have to wait for a step down ring to arrive...

 

[RuleOfThirds]

I have to wait like 18 hours for my S 100/2.8 to arrive. Since it came out I was thinking to get one.

I would like to use it also for 1:1 copying old 35mm film slides and film negatives. Can anyone recommend a reasonable priced kit with led light and holder ?

This makes such a nice combo with the 24-60, but als so with the 16-35 + 50. For me this will be so much more usable than the 85 for me.

Normal 1:1 macro’s are just single purpose lenses because of the slow focus, and size/weight. But this one should really be a much more versatile short telephoto lens.

Think that 16-35 / 24-60 / 100 will be my most used combo.