LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 (S-R1840) L-Mount Lens
S-R1840
LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
The world’s smallest and lightest zoom lens*, offering a focal length from 18mm for wide-angle shots to 40mm for portraits with a natural perspective.
*As of October 8, 2024. Among AF compatible interchangeable zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Features
Flexible and light, the ideal lens for your daily moments
Compact zoom lens for easy everyday use. It offers a range of focal lengths, from 18mm for wide-angle shots to 40mm, for taking portraits with a natural perspective, giving you the flexibility to enjoy taking a variety of snapshots.
The world's smallest and lightest zoom lens*
Always by your side, wherever you go. By adopting a retractable zoom system, the overall length and weight of the lens have been reduced to less than half that of the conventional zoom lens for the LUMIX S Series. Even when combined with the LUMIX S9, it is still super lightweight, at a mere 641g.
*As of October 8, 2024. Among AF compatible interchangeable zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
S-R1840 lens construction
The optimized configuration has 8 elements in 7 groups, including 3 ASPH, 2 ED and 1 UHR lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure superb resolution.
S-R1840 MTF chart
Offering outstanding sharpness and resolution throughout the entire zoom range, this is an ideal lens for the LUMIX full-frame system, and provides creative opportunities without compromise.
･For lenses that are capable of compensating distortion, the horizontal axis shows the distance from the center of the corrected image.
Other Features
This lens is designed to keep shooting in the toughest conditions thanks to its dust- and splash-resistant construction and allowing you to shoot in temperatures as low as -10°C. The fluorine coating applied to the front lens prevents the sticking of oil-based dirt.
･Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
The lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, critical for the modern content creator, allowing you to record beautiful 4K video and stills without disturbing your subject.
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Specs
Size and Weight
- Height
- 67.9mm
- Width
- 67.9mm
- Depth
- 40.9mm
- Weight
- 155g
Approximately. Weight excluding lens cap and lens rear cap. Length from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount.
Unique focal length from wide-angle 18mm to standard 40mm
Overall length of 40.9mm and weight of 155g (approximately)
Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design and fluorine coating
Lens Construction
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8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens) (excluding 1 protection element)
Mount
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L-Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer
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-
Focal Length
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f=18-40mm
Aperture Type
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7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture
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F4.5 (Wide) - F6.3 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture
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F22 (Wide) - F32 (Tele)
Closest Focusing Distance
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0.15m/0.49ft (at focal length 18-21mm) / 0.35m/1.15ft (at focal length 40mm)
Maximum Magnification
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0.28x (at focal length 21mm)
Diagonal Angle of View
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100°(Wide) - 57°(Tele)
Dust and Splash Resistant
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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
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-10℃ to 40℃ (14℉ to 104℉)
Filter Size
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φ62mm
Max. Diameter
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φ67.9mm / 2.67inch
Overall Length
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Approx. 40.9mm / 1.61inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight
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Approx. 155g / 0.34lb (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
Standard Accessories
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Lens cap, Lens rear cap
