Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 Full Frame Lens

About: Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 Full Frame Lens

An ultra-wide fixed focal length lens that delivers excellent imaging performance from corner to corner in a compact, lightweight form.

• F1.8 large-aperture ultra-wide-angle fixed focal length lens with a compact, lightweight design.
• Excellent focusing performance for both photos and videos.
• Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design.

Making the world of visuals broader and deeper

The LUMIX S F1.8 Series 18mm lens combines an ultra-wide angle, a compact form, and outstanding imaging performance. With the addition of this lens, the world of visuals created by the LUMIX S F1.8 Series grows broader and deeper. Focus breathing inhibition and seamless exposure control contribute to the beautifully smooth video capture. Expressive power is perfectly aligned with the rest of the F1.8 Series, so even as you change lenses, your sequence of images will boast high quality continuity.

Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design

The LUMIX S 18mm F1.8 is designed to keep shooting in the toughest conditions thanks to its dust- and splash-resistant construction and allowing you to shoot in temperatures as low as -10 °C.

• Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Ideal for video recording

The lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, critical for the modern content creator, allowing you to record beautiful 4K video and stills without disturbing your subject.

S-S18 lens construction

The optimized configuration has 13 elements in 12 groups, including 3 ASPH, 1 UED, 3 ED and 1 UHR lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure superb resolution.

Specifications

• Lens Construction -  13 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
• Mount -  L-Mount
• Focal Length -  f=18mm
• Aperture Type -  9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
• Maximum Aperture -  F1.8
• Minimum Aperture -  F16
• Closest Focusing Distance -  0.18m / 0.59ft
• Maximum Magnification -  0.20x
• Diagonal Angle of View -  100°
• Dust and Splash Resistant -  Yes*
  • *Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
• Recommended Operating Temperature -  -10℃ to 40℃ (14℉ to 104℉)
• Filter Size -  φ67mm
• Max. Diameter -  φ73.6mm / 2.90inch
• Overall Length -  Approx. 82.0mm / 3.23inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
• Weight -  Approx. 340g / 0.75lb (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
• Standard Accessories -  Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood