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Certified Keeper Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8
85 PixelMeter Score 15 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus
  • Compact, lightweight, and weather-sealed construction
  • Minimal focus breathing and distortion control
  • High central image sharpness and optical quality
  • Consistent design and balance across the L-mount prime series
Cons Cons
  • Softness and noticeable coma in corners when shooting wide open
  • Significant vignetting and barrel distortion in raw files
  • Lack of physical controls and optical image stabilization
  • Potential for color fringing and false color in high-contrast scenes
  • Higher price point compared to alternatives

Launch price Launch price $999.99
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 18 cm (0.2x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 340g (12 oz) · 73.6 x 82 mm (2.90 x 3.23 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 6, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999.99
Lens mount Lens mount L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 13
Groups Groups 12
Special elements Special elements 3 aspherical, 1 UED, 3 ED, 1 UHR

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 100°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 18 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.2x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 340g (12 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 73.6mm (2.90 in)
Length Length 82mm (3.23 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None