Designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, the Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 from Panasonic is a sleek and compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens. Its 18mm focal length is ideally suited for landscapes, architectural, and interior photography and provides a strong sense of perspective and scale. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers shallow depth of field control, and the nine-blade circular aperture creates a soft, beautiful bokeh effect. Featuring an uncompromising optical design and the power to capture broad landscapes with corner-to-corner sharpness, this lens provides for rich and detailed stills and smooth and compelling still and video images.

This fast f/1.8 lens is comprised of thirteen lens elements in twelve groups. It includes three aspherical elements, three extra-low dispersion elements, one ultra extra-low dispersion element, and one ultra-high refractive index element. This advanced design effectively suppresses chromatic aberration, while also achieving high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh. The ultra-wide angle of view makes this lens suitable for a wide range of imaging situations including landscapes, astrophotography, and architectural photography. It can also be used for close-up shots thanks to the minimum focusing distance of about 7".

L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16    1x Ultra ED, 3x ED Dispersion Elements    1x Ultra-High Refractive Element    3x Aspherical Elements    Minimum Focusing Distance: 7.09"    Linear AF Motor    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    Weather-Sealed Construction    Includes Lens Hood

Prime ultra-wide-angle lens designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 27mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers control over depth of field and suits working in low-light conditions.

Benefitting professional video applications, linear focus ring control for mechanical-based follow focus systems moves the focus at a constant speed in accordance with the rotating angle of the focus ring.

Excels in video recording performance with a silent autofocus mechanism that suppresses focus breathing.

Smooth exposure changes by micro-step aperture control for video applications.

High resolution sharpness and performance to support 4K video.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.

Offers the same approximate size, weight, and filter size of other f/1.8 S-series prime lenses to minimize balance reset time when using a gimbal.

Dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant design for increased protection from the elements.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I'm torn between this lens and the 50mm f1.8. Which one is more versatile in terms of portraits and product photography?

A: Both, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens and the Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens (B&H # PA5018S) are great lenses. The 85mm lens would give you a narrower field of view. The 50mm lens would allow for more flexibility in your image composition.

Q: 2. Is this lens weather sealed?

A: Yes Panasonic Lumix S 35mm f/1.8 Lens is weather sealed.

Q: 3. Is the glass the same quality as the "pro" Panasonic S lenses, just with less physical features?

A: The Pro model lenses by Panasonic are in general sharper and weather sealed compared to some of the non Pro models.

Q: 4. What focus gear ring size for this series of lenses?

A: The diameter of the Panasonic Lumix S 35mm f/1.8 Lens is 2.9" / 73.6 mm.

Q: 5. Is this compatible for the LUMIX GH5s? MFT mount

A: The Panasonic Lumix S 35mm f/1.8 Lens is a Leica L mount lens and not compatible with the GH5 series cameras. You can use this 42.5mm lens instead: https://bhpho.to/3X1eKmp

Q: 6. Is it made in china?

A: Yes, this lens is made in China.

Q: 7. Will this work on a Panasonic G9?

A: Yes.

Q: 8. Does this work with the Moment case?

A: Yes.

Q: 9. Does this include the clip?

A: Yes, the Sirui 18mm Wide-Angle Lens (Red) BH #SI18WARC01 includes the Smartphone Lens Adapter Clip.

Q: 10. What about the warranty if i buy so i get warranty in India or not

A: The Limited 1-Year Warranty from Panasonic included with the purchase of the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 Lens is only valid for use within North America (the United States of America and Canada). It would not be valid for use in India. If you require international warranty coverage, you would have to purchase one of the SquareTrade Pro Plans that appear on the following pop-up page after you click the blue "Preorder" or "Add To Cart" button on the lens' webpage.