Lens Details
Panasonic
LUMIX S 18mm f/1.8
$499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: December 16, 2021
Highlights
- A full-frame 18mm f/1.8 ultra-wide prime for L-Mount — well suited to landscapes, architecture and interiors.
- The bright f/1.8 aperture delivers a shallow depth of field and strong low-light performance.
- It is lightweight at 220g, pairing well with L-Mount bodies.
Who it's for
The Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm f/1.8 is an 18mm f/1.8 prime lens — a wide-angle option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Low light and subject separation — a fast f/1.8 aperture.
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 18mm field of view.
18mm
Focal Length
f/1.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
220g
Weight
67mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 18mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 12 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | 100° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 18 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $499 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 73mm |
| Length | 69mm |
| Weight | 220g (7.8 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
