Panasonic LUMIX S 18-40mm / F4.5-6.3 / L-mount / (S-R1840)

Panasonic LUMIX S 18-40mm / F4.5-6.3 / L-mount / (S-R1840)

The world's smallest and lightest zoom lens*, with a focal length from 18mm for wide-angle shots to 40mm for portraits with a natural perspective.

* As of October 8, 2024. Among AF-compatible interchangeable zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

• Flexible and lightweight, the ideal lens for your everyday moments

A compact zoom lens for easy everyday use. Offering a wide range of focal lengths from 18mm for wide-angle shots to 40mm, ideal for natural portraits, it gives you the freedom to shoot a variety of photos.

• The world's smallest and lightest zoom lens

Always with you wherever you go. By adopting a retractable zoom system, the overall length and weight of the lens have been reduced to less than half of a conventional zoom lens for the LUMIX S series. Even when combined with the LUMIX S9, it is still extremely lightweight at just 641g.

• S-R1840 lens structure

The optimized configuration consists of 8 elements arranged in 7 groups, including 2 ASPH, 2 ED and 1 UHR lens elements, to minimize aberrations and ensure impeccable resolution.

• S-R1840 MTF chart

This lens delivers clarity and resolution throughout the zoom range, making it a perfect fit for the LUMIX full-frame system, allowing you to unleash your creative potential without compromise.

･For lenses that can compensate for distortion, the horizontal axis indicates the distance from the center of the corrected image.

• Dust, water drop and frost resistant construction

With its dust- and splash-resistant construction, this lens is designed for shooting in the most challenging conditions, allowing shooting in temperatures as low as -10°C. The front lens is coated with a fluorine coating to prevent the adhesion of greasy dirt.

Specifications

• Unique focal length from wide-angle 18mm to standard 40mm
• Total length 40.9 mm and weight 155 g (approx.)
• Dust, splash and freeze resistant design with fluorine coating
• 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens) (excluding 1 protection element)
• L-Mount
• 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm