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Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3

Focal length
18–40 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–6.3
Weight
155 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm
Length
40.9 mm
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At a Glance

This collapsible wide-angle zoom for full frame L-Mount covers 18-40 mm and weighs only 155 g, so it is compact. It is weather sealed and focuses down to 15 cm, giving a magnification of 1:3.57. The aperture drops to f/6.3 at the long end. It is a light lens for everyday shooting, travel and video.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Travel
  • Video

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
7
Weight
155 g (0.34 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
15 cm at 18 mm · 15 cm at 21 mm · 35 cm at 40 mm
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28×)
Length
40.9 mm (1.61 in)
Diameter
67.9 mm (2.67 in)
Released
November 2024

Manufacturer data: help.na.panasonic.com, na.panasonic.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 fit?

The Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 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 27-60 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)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensPanasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35mm F3.5-4.5 ASPHPanasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Focal length18-40 mm16-35 mm16-35 mm20-60 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-6.3f/4f/3.5-4.5f/3.5-5.6
Weight155 g500 g990 g350 g
Filter diameter62 mm77 mm82 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance15 cm25 cm25 cm15 cm
Length40.9 mm99.6 mm123 mm87.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3: FAQ

Does the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 have autofocus?

Yes, the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 has autofocus.

Does the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 have image stabilization?

No, the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 weigh?

The Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 weighs 155 g. It is 40.9 mm long with a diameter of 67.9 mm.

What filter size does the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 use?

The Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 is 15 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-60 mm in full-frame terms.

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