Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8 Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8 Lens (L-Mount)
The Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm f/1.8 is a sophisticated, wide-angle prime designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless systems. Balancing a sleek, lightweight form factor with high-end optical performance, this lens is a premier choice for capturing expansive landscapes, intricate architecture, and immersive interiors. As part of Panasonic’s series of f/1.8 primes, it features a unified size and center of gravity, making it exceptionally easy to swap on gimbals and rigs without time-consuming rebalancing.

Uncompromising Optical Clarity
Advanced Element Layout: The optical design consists of twelve elements in eleven groups, including three aspherical lenses, three ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses, and one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens. This combination effectively eliminates chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring corner-to-corner sharpness.

Optimized for 4K Video: Engineered to meet the demands of modern cinematography, this lens provides high-resolution rendering that fully supports 4K capture, delivering rich detail and vibrant color accuracy for both stills and motion.

Bright f/1.8 Aperture: The wide maximum aperture provides excellent low-light performance and precise control over depth of field, allowing you to isolate subjects against a smooth, naturally blurred background.

Engineered for Professional Video
Linear AF Motor: A high-speed linear motor delivers near-silent, precise autofocus. It is specifically tuned to suppress focus breathing, ensuring your composition remains stable even during significant focus pulls.

Micro-Step Aperture Control: The lens supports smooth exposure transitions via micro-step aperture control, preventing the jarring “clicks” in brightness common during video recording in changing light.

Mechanical Focus Consistency: For filmmakers using follow-focus systems, the lens features a linear focus ring control that moves the focus at a constant speed relative to the rotation angle, providing the predictable, tactile feel of a mechanical lens.

Built for the Elements
Weather-Resistant Construction: Designed to keep pace with demanding outdoor assignments, the lens features a dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant design, allowing you to keep shooting in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C).

Nine-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: A 9-blade iris contributes to a soft, pleasing bokeh quality, perfect for selective focus techniques in close-up or environmental portraiture.

APS-C Compatibility: When used on APS-C format L-mount cameras, this lens provides a versatile 36mm equivalent focal length, ideal for street photography and general “walk-around” use.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 24mm

Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16

Lens Mount: Leica L-Mount

Filter Size: 67mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 9.45″ (24 cm)

Weight: Approx. 10.9 oz (310 g)