Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8
Announced September 2, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8 is a compact, weather-sealed prime lens that delivers sharp results and reliable autofocus performance for both stills and video. While it lacks advanced manual controls like an aperture ring, it remains a highly effective and travel-friendly option for L-Mount shooters.
Weighted from 9 reviewer scores
Pros
- Durable build with dust, splash, and freeze resistance
- Compact, lightweight, and travel-friendly construction
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus suitable for video
- Minimal focus breathing and effective close-up capabilities
Cons
- Visible vignetting and chromatic aberration at wider apertures
- Limited aperture range and reliance on in-body stabilization
- Lack of physical controls like an aperture ring or focus limiter
- Higher price point compared to other lenses in the series
- Susceptibility to flare when shooting into direct light
- Launch price $899.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24mm f/1.8
- Mount & coverage L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 24 cm (0.15x)
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 310g (10.9 oz) · 73.6 x 82 mm (2.90 x 3.23 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 9 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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It’s a great choice for landscape, cityscape, street and interior photography.
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[T]he lens is a pleasure to use. 'Highly Recommended'.
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The new Lumix S 24mm F1.8 is one of the more affordable lenses available in the still relatively new Panasonic full-frame mirrorless system, but thankfully it out-performs its modest price-tag.
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It’s not especially fast, it doesn’t have an aperture ring, focus distance scale, control ring, function buttons or indeed any controls other than a focus ring and an AF/MF switch. [...] It’s not glamorous, but the Lumix S 24mm F1.8 is efficient and effective.
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The overall look and feel of these lenses is what people want when it comes to full frame, great subject separation and getting that really professional look, and these deliver in spades.
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[I]t is a very solid Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8, which means that I can recommend it to L-Mount users.
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So I have to say it's a good one to have in the bag whether you shoot landscapes or not, really.
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Great quality lens that I do recommend for any S line of cameras, especially S5 which I was testing it on if you really need it and you can justify the higher price.
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Anyways guys, let's not drag this out, this Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8 is awesome. If you think you want to get it, you should definitely get it. I have not been disappointed.
