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Panasonic introduces the World’s Smallest and Lightest* Zoom Lens: LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 (S-R1840)

Panasonic is pleased to announce the new LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens based on the L-Mount system standard.

The new LUMIX S 18-40mm is the world’s smallest and lightest* zoom lens, weighing approximately 155g/0.34lb, and is designed to be a compact and lightweight addition to the LUMIX S Series full frame lens line up. This lens covers focal lengths from an ultra-wide angle of 18mm to a standard 40mm, with a closest shooting distance of 0.15m/0.49ft, allowing for the flexibility to capture expansive landscapes and buildings or portrait shots in a natural perspective.

In addition, the lens incorporates the high-quality video performance expected from LUMIX with effective focus breathing suppression.

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
About the Panasonic Group

About the Panasonic Group

Founded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, industry, communications, and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022 with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company and eight companies positioned under its umbrella. The Group reported consolidated net sales of € 8,378.9 billion yen (ca. 59.4 billion Euro) for the year ended March 31, 2023. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/.

Motion. Picture. Perfect.

Motion. Picture. Perfect.

Created in 2001, LUMIX boldly incorporated technology that was the first of its kind. Since then, we have released many innovative LUMIX products worldwide, leading the industry in mirrorless cameras. In making LUMIX, we have ceaselessly pursued ever higher levels of technical and creative innovation. Our cameras’ formidable photographic and cinematic quality combines a rich creative expressiveness with intuitive, easy-to-use features and hard-working reliability to capture fleeting moments with ease and precision. Our commitment to meeting the needs and wants of creators drives us to create the finest instruments for making works of art.

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