Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens
Product Code: 3170475

Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens

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The Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 is the world’s smallest and lightest AF-compatible interchangeable zoom lens for full-frame L-Mount systems. This highly-portable 155g lens offers a versatile focal range between 18mm ultra-wide to 40mm standard. Ideal for landscapes, portraits, and videography, it features focus breathing suppression and a 0.15m minimum focusing distance for detailed close-ups and greater subject versatility.

Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens Key Features:

  • World’s smallest & lightest AF-compatible interchangeable zoom lens
  • Ultra-wide angle 18mm focal length to a standard 40mm
  • Capable of 18-120mm with the Hybrid Zoom function on the LUMIX S9
  • Great for landscapes, street, & travel photography
  • Advanced optical arrangement of 8 elements in 7 groups
  • Includes 3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, & 1 UHR lens
  • F4.5-6.3 aperture range for enhanced depth of field control
  • 7-blade circular aperture delivers beautiful bokeh
  • Get closer with 0.15m - 0.35m minimum focusing distance
  • Effectively suppresses focus breathing for video
  • Oil-repellant fluorine coating ensures optical clarity
  • 62mm filter thread for attaching optional accessories
  • Durable dust, splash, & freeze resistant build
  • Highly portable & compact, weighing just 155g

High-Quality Optics

The Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 lens features a sophisticated optical design with eight elements in seven groups, including three aspherical lenses, two ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses, and one UHR (Ultra-High Refractive) lens. These elements work together to minimise distortion and chromatic aberration, delivering sharp, clear images across the focal range. The lens also has a 7-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh, ranging from f4.5 to f6.3.

Unique Focal Range

The Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 lens provides a unique focal range, covering everything from ultra-wide 18mm, ideal for sweeping landscapes, to 40mm, which offers a natural perspective perfect for portraits and general photography. For users seeking even more flexibility, pairing this lens with the Panasonic S9 unlocks the added benefit of the Hybrid Zoom function. This feature extends the focal range to 120mm, allowing greater versatility without compromising the lens’s compact and lightweight design.

Durable Design

Panasonic built the Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 lens with a durable design that ensures reliable performance even in challenging environments. Its robust construction is dust, splash, and freeze-resistant, allowing it to withstand harsh weather conditions, making it a dependable choice for outdoor photography and videography. Additionally, the lens features a fluorine coating that repels water and oil, helping to keep the lens surface clean and ensuring clear, high-quality images in various conditions.

What’s in the box?

  • 1 x Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens
  • 1 x Lens Cap
  • 1 x Lens Rear Cap
  • FAQs:

    How compact is the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens?

    Panasonic designed the Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 lens to be as compact as possible, weighing just 155g and measuring 67.9 x 40.9mm. This small build is the ideal match for the already compact Lumix S9, creating the smallest and lightest AF-compatible zoom lens for full-frame L-Mount systems.

    Can I use filters with the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens?

    Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens has a 62mm thread for attaching optional filters, polarisers and other accessories. This feature enhances creative flexibility, enabling better control over lighting, reflections, and colour balance in various shooting conditions.

    What types of photography is the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens suited to?

    The Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 lens is ideal for landscapes, portraits, and videography, offering a versatile 18-40mm focal range for wide and standard shots. It features focus breathing suppression for smooth focus transitions in video and has close-up capabilities with a 0.15m minimum focusing distance, perfect for capturing intricate details.

    What is a Lumix S series lens? What does Lumix S mean?

    Panasonic S series lenses for full-frame cameras seamlessly cater to photographers and videographers alike, offering features like parfocal lens design, controlled lens breathing, and a unified design for effortless switching between lenses. These dust and splash-resistant lenses provide reliable performance in challenging environments, delivering high-quality bokeh and accurate colour reproduction in most settings.

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    Product Specification

    Angle Of View 100°(Wide), 57°(Tele)
    Aperture Blades 7
    Colour Black
    Filter Thread [mm] 62
    Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] 40.0
    Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] 18.0
    Included Accessories Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap
    Lens Elements 8
    Lens Groups 7
    Lens Mount L-Mount
    Lens Type Standard Zoom
    Max Aperture ~ Tele 6.3
    Max Aperture ~ Wide 4.5
    Minimum Aperture 22 (Wide), 32 (Tele)
    Minimum Focus Distance [m] 0.15
    Size 67.9 x 40.9 mm
    Weight [g] 155.00
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    Condition 9+: Mint - Like new

    Nearly new with only the lightest of cosmetic marks. Item has been tested and is in full working order.

    USED Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 Lens

    This Lens is in mint condition and will show only 1 or 2 very light marks such as very light wear to the lens mount or a small mark on the barrel, very light dust throughout the optics, although this will not affect image quality in any way.

    Shutter Count (approximately): Not available

    Supplied with: White Box, Panasonic 62mm Front Lens Cap, Panasonic L Rear Lens Cap#NOTINCLUDEDACCESSORIES#Original Box, Manual
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