Panasonic will release the new LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens on October 25, 2024. The new LUMIX S 18-40mm is the world’s smallest and lightest zoom lens, weighing approximately 155g/0.34lb. It is designed to offer a compact and lightweight option to the LUMIX S Series full-frame lens lineup.
The lens is compatible with L-mount full-frame cameras.
This lens covers focal lengths from ultra-wide 18mm to standard 40mm, and with a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m/0.49ft, it can be used flexibly to capture everything from vast landscapes and architecture to portraits with a natural perspective.
Furthermore, this new lens also boasts LUMIX’s renowned high-quality video performance, effectively suppressing focus breathing.
The world’s smallest and lightest zoom lens
- Compact size (φ67.9 x 40.9 mm) and lightweight design (155 g) make it easy to carry around.
- The perfect partner for the compact full-frame cameras, such as the LUMIX S9
- Dustproof, water-resistant, and cold-resistant, with a fluorine coating for reliable design
Unique 18-40mm focal length
- The ultra-wide 18mm lens allows you to capture vast landscapes, while the standard 40mm lens is ideal for capturing natural perspectives.
- The hybrid zoom function of the LUMIX S9 allows it to handle up to 18-120mm.
Perfect for both videography and photography
- High resolution and beautiful bokeh, delivering excellent performance for both photos and videos
- Effectively suppresses focus breathing, which is caused by changes in the angle of view due to movement of the focus position.
Panasonic LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Specifications
| Lens construction | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Specialty Lenses | 3 aspheric lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens *1 protective glass not included |
| Aperture blades | 7 sheets |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.15m(W～21mm) / 0.35m(T) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.28x(21mm) |
| Filter Diameter | Φ62mm |
| Actuator | STM |
| OIS | – |
| Dust and water resistant | 〇 |
| Low temperature resistance | 〇 |
| switch | 〇(AF/MF) |
| size | Φ67.9 x 40.9mm |
| weight | Approx. 155g |
