- S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 L Mount lens
- The World's Smallest and Lightest* Zoom Lens
- Designed to be compact and portable with dimensions of φ67.9 x 40.9 mm** and a light weight of 155g
- A perfect partner to the compact full frame LUMIX S9 camera
- Robust and reliable dust, splash and freeze-resistant design with fluorine coating
- Unique 18-40mm Focal Length
- 18mm ultra-wide angle allows for capture of expansive landscapes, while the standard 40mm is perfect for shots with a natural perspective
- Capable of 18-120mm with the Hybrid Zoom function on the LUMIX S9
- Ideal for Both Videography and Photography
- Excellent performance in both photo and video, capturing in high-resolution with beautiful bokeh
- Effectively suppresses focus breathing, in which the angle of view changes caused by movements in the focus position
*As of October 8, 2024. Among AF compatible interchangeable zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
**The world's thinnest at just 40.9mm when retracted.
Specifications
- Closest Focusing Distance: 0.15m/0.49ft (at focal length 18-21mm) / 0.35m/1.15ft (at focal length 40mm)
- Diagonal Angle of View: 100°(Wide) - 57°(Tele)
- Dimensions: Approx. 40.9mm / 1.61inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
- Filter Size: φ62mm
- Focal Length: f=18-40mm
- Lens Construction: 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens) (excluding 1 protection element)
- Maximum Aperture: F4.5 (Wide) - F6.3 (Tele)
- Maximum Magnification: 0.28x (at focal length 21mm)
- Minimum Aperture: F22 (Wide) - F32 (Tele)
- Mount Type: L-Mount
- Weight: Approx. 155g / 0.34lb (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
