Designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, the Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 from Panasonic is a sleek and compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens. It's 18mm focal length is ideally suited for landscapes, architectural, and interior photography and provides a strong sense of perspective and scale. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers shallow depth of field control, and the nine-blade circular aperture creates a soft, beautiful bokeh effect. Featuring an uncompromising optical design and the power to capture broad landscapes with corner-to-corner sharpness, this lens provides rich and detailed stills and smooth and compelling still and video images.
This fast f/1.8 lens is comprised of thirteen lens elements in twelve groups. It includes three aspherical elements, three extra-low dispersion elements, one ultra-extra-low dispersion element, and one ultra-high refractive index element. This advanced design effectively suppresses chromatic aberration, while also achieving high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh. The ultra-wide angle of view makes this lens suitable for a wide range of imaging situations including landscapes, astrophotography, and architectural photography. It can also be used for close-up shots thanks to the minimum focusing distance of about 7".
A prime ultra-wide-angle lens designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 27mm equivalent focal length.
Benefitting professional video applications, linear focus ring control for mechanical-based follow focus systems moves the focus at a constant speed in accordance with the rotating angle of the focus ring.
Offers the same approximate size, weight, and filter size as other f/1.8 S-series prime lenses to minimize balance reset time when using a gimbal.
Lens Construction | 13 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens) |
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Mount | L-Mount |
Focal Length | f=18mm |
Aperture Type | 9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
Maximum Aperture | F16 |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.18m / 0.59ft |
Maximum Magnification | 0.20x |
Diagonal Angle of View | 100° |
Dust and Splash Resistant | Yes* *Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water. |
Recommended Operating Temperature | -10℃ to 40℃ (14℉ to 104℉) |
Filter Size | φ67mm |
Max. Diameter | φ73.6mm / 2.90inch |
Overall Length | Approx. 82.0mm / 3.23inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) |
Weight | Approx. 340g / 0.75lb (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap, and lens hood) |
Standard Accessories | Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood |
Dispatch lead time - 3 days unless mentioned in the listing specifically.
Estimated delivery time frame - 5-10 business days unless mentioned in the listing specifically.
1. Return Period: Customers have 14 days from the date of delivery to initiate a return for a change of mind. For products received in a non-functional state (Dead on Arrival - DOA), customers must inform us within 48 hours of delivery.
2. Eligibility for Returns: We accept returns for all products, except those explicitly mentioned as non-returnable in the product listing.
3. Return Shipping Costs: For change-of-mind returns, customers are responsible for covering the return shipping costs.
4. Restocking Fee: Change-of-mind returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee, which may vary based on the condition of the returned product.
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9. International Returns: Our return and refund policies apply equally to international customers.
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1. Warranty Coverage: All brand-new products come with a 12-month warranty, and refurbished products are covered by a 6-month warranty.
2. Warranty Claim Conditions: Customers must present proof of purchase to validate warranty claims.
3. Warranty Void: The warranty will be void if the product shows signs of physical, water, or electrical damage.
4. Warranty Fulfillment: In case of any issues during the warranty period, we follow these steps: a. Troubleshooting: Customers experiencing issues with the product must provide pictures and videos of the issue as requested and follow our troubleshooting steps to attempt to resolve the problem before initiating the warranty claim process. b. Repair: We first attempt to repair the product to address the issue. c. Replacement: If the product is irreparable, we offer a replacement of the same model or an equivalent product. d. Refund: If neither repair nor replacement is feasible, we proceed to provide a refund.
5. Warranty Claim Process: Customers can initiate a warranty claim through live chat, via email, or by using our online form.
6. Warranty Resolution Time: Upon receiving the warranty claim, we will promptly inspect and resolve the issue within 2 to 5 days, depending on the severity of the problem.
Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 5-10 business days