OVERVIEW:
A large-diameter prime lens compatible with all L-Mount cameras for maximum versatility, quickly and easily exchangeable with others in the series of F1.8 lenses when on a gimbal. Rugged dust/splash-resistant* design and common filters can be used. The S-S18 excels in video recording performance with suppressed focus breathing, together with a micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change
Making the Visual World Broader and Deeper: Combines an ultra-wide angle, a compact form, and outstanding imaging performance. Focus breathing inhibition and seamless exposure control contribute to the beautifully smooth video capture. Aligned with the rest of the F1.8 Series, ensuring continuity even as you change lenses.
Ideal for Video Recording: The S-S18 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.
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, allowing you to shoot in temperatures as low as -10 °C.*Dust and splash resistance does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
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.
S-S18 MTF Chart: Offering outstanding sharpness and resolution from the center to the edges of the frame, this is an ideal lens for the LUMIX full-frame system, and provides creative opportunities without compromise.
KEY FEATURES:
L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
1x Ultra ED, 3x ED Dispersion Elements
1x Ultra-High Refractive Element
3x Aspherical Elements
Minimum Focusing Distance: 7.09"
Linear AF Motor
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Weather-Sealed Construction