Lens Comparison
Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
Key Differences
- Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 45 cm).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm f/1.8 has a better weight (220g (7.8 oz) vs 300g (10.6 oz)).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($399 vs $499).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm f/1.8 has a better length (69mm vs 82mm).
- Panasonic LUMIX S 18mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.2x vs 0.14x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | − | − |
| Optical Groups | − | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 18 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.14x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $499 | $399 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 73mm |
| Length | 69mm | 82mm |
| Weight | 220g (7.8 oz) | 300g (10.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
