
Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8
- Focal length
- 26 mm
- Aperture
- f/8
- Weight
- 58 g
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 18 mm
At a Glance
This manual-focus 26 mm wide-angle prime for L-Mount full frame weighs only 58 g and is 18 mm long, so it is compact. The aperture is f/8, and it focuses down to 25 cm at a magnification of 0.14x. It suits landscape, reportage and travel.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Travel
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 26 mm
- Max. focal length
- 26 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/8
- Min. aperture
- f/8
- Elements
- 5
- Groups
- 5
- Weight
- 58 g (0.13 lb)
- Filter diameter
- –
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (9.84 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.1 (0.14×)
- Length
- 18 mm (0.71 in)
- Diameter
- 67 mm (2.64 in)
- Released
- June 2024
Manufacturer data: panasonic.com, na.panasonic.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 fit?
The Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 39 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 | AstrHori 28mm f/13 360° Rotating Macro Probe | AstrHori 28mm f/13 90° 2x Macro Probe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 26 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/8 | f/5.6 | f/13 | f/13 |
| Weight | 58 g | 130 g | 760 g | 760 g |
| Filter diameter | – | 37 mm | – | – |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 35 cm | 48 cm | 48 cm |
| Length | 18 mm | 44 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8: FAQ
Does the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 have autofocus?
No, the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 have image stabilization?
No, the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 weigh?
The Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 weighs 58 g. It is 18 mm long with a diameter of 67 mm.
How close can the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm F8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 39 mm in full-frame terms.
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