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I guess that people must have been complaining to Panasonic that the S9 was too affordable and they really needed the same thing, but more expensive. 😉

Possibly and from my perspective, yes! But that’s based on my own selfish desires. And then again, since acquiring first one and then a second S1Rii, I ask myself what is missing from those that I need and the answer is absolutely nothing! I loved the design of my S1H and its video capability. The S1Rii beats it. I loved the photo capability of the OG S1R but hated the body. I now have that capability on the S1H ‘lite’ body. I have literally zero complaints. The S9 has limitations however and despite my liking the little fucker, a season’s pro use with it has shown up it’s shortcomings…

Sorry, my mistake, it’s the 18-40 lens of course and not the Titty Artisan lens 🙈 But still a really good looking little kit etc even though it doesn’t have any more capability than any other colour including good old black. There are some other EU only release colours I think. I have a red one. Thought about selling it since I got a pair of S1Rii’s but repurposing it instead as a static extra video unit for those occasions when I could do with such a thing. Rather than pocket £500, makes sense to me as business user.

I intend on doing this, but Sean's response rubbed me the wrong way. It's too bad Panasonic doesn't have the same spirit as it had with the GM1 (the camera referenced in the release of the S9). I wanted a 28mm and 40mm pancake. The TTArtisan isn't quite pancake status, but it's the best we've got. It seems like a decent price.

Or just go buy the TT Artisan one at £159 and that's Lumix's loss in terms of lens sales at least. IMO, unless you want to shoot cropped video, in which case the Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 is a great choice, for stills, the 40mm f2 is a perfect match. I didn't realise it was a limited edition and even if they gave away 1/2 of them, apparently still at least one available as it's listed as in stock on Panny's UK website at £1199 inc. matching Titty lens. Might just pick one up to sell on to the Leica Sunday polishers...

Great thread BTW. Modern sterile images are incredibly boring.

@Ninpo33Thanks for such a detailed response. It's good to know that there are still some out there making beautiful images with this old glass. I love the idea of Buyee for vintage lenses, but it never seems like it was more cost effective than just waiting it out on eBay. And that was before the tariffs. Plus, it seems like a lot of older glass imported from tropical climates has more fungus. How do you make it work for you? I can't find anything written about this. Is it as simple as unscrewing the back panel and popping out the anamorphic element? Seems like a steal compared to some of these other variable diopters. Are there any known limitations? Is that a YashicaScope? Would love to see some footage!