Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Review

October 18, 2024 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Specifications

Lens Construction

  • 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens) (excluding 1 protection element)

Mount

  • L-Mount

Optical Image Stabilizer

  • -

Focal Length

  • f=18-40mm

Aperture Type

  • 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm

Maximum Aperture

  • F4.5 (Wide) - F6.3 (Tele)

Minimum Aperture

  • F22 (Wide) - F32 (Tele)

Closest Focusing Distance

  • 0.15m/0.49ft (at focal length 18-21mm) / 0.35m/1.15ft (at focal length 40mm)

Maximum Magnification

  • 0.28x (at focal length 21mm)

Diagonal Angle of View

  • 100°(Wide) - 57°(Tele)

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

  • φ62mm

Max. Diameter

  • φ67.9mm / 2.67inch

Overall Length

  • Approx. 40.9mm / 1.61inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Weight

  • Approx. 155g / 0.34lb (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)

Standard Accessories

  • Lens cap, Lens rear cap
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