Best portrait lenses for the Panasonic Lumix S1R II
13 portrait lenses that fit the Panasonic Lumix S1R II (L-Mount) — flattering compression and subject separation — the classic portrait focal lengths. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art. At f/1.2 it is the brightest of the 13 portrait L-Mount lenses that fit the Panasonic Lumix S1R II — the full comparison is below.
Check the Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art price on Amazon →
One limit of this table: it lists only L-Mount lenses that mount natively on the Panasonic Lumix S1R II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Panasonic Lumix S1R II
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 12 of the 13 lenses above (the other 1 has no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | 295g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro | 298g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 | 355g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 65mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary | 405g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | 630g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | 670g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art | 715g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | 745g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 | 955g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/4 OIS | 985g | Weather-sealed |
| Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports | 1345g | Weather-sealed |
| Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS | 1570g | Weather-sealed |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary at 295g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary at 295g — the same lens.
Complete the kit for the Panasonic Lumix S1R II
- The Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art takes 72mm front filters. One 72mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 72mm lens you add later — see which ones. 72mm filters on Amazon →
- Batteries, cards, a strap and a bag are specific to the Panasonic Lumix S1R II rather than to the lens. Panasonic Lumix S1R II accessories on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best portrait lens for the Panasonic Lumix S1R II?
Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art (50mm f/1.2) is the standout portrait option that fits the Panasonic Lumix S1R II. 13 portrait L-Mount lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these portrait lenses fit the Panasonic Lumix S1R II?
Yes — every lens here is a L-Mount lens, so it fits the Panasonic Lumix S1R II and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest portrait lens for the Panasonic Lumix S1R II?
The Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary at 295g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary at 295g — the same lens. Weights for 12 of the 13 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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