The Lumix S f1.8 series 18mm lens combines ultra-wide angle, compact size and excellent image quality. The performance of the lens is on a par with other f1.8 lenses, so you can expect the same high quality when you change lenses.The large aperture and short focal length give you a highly versatile lens that works great for landscape, astrophotography and architecture, image types that really benefit from a wide angle.The minimum focusing distance is also very short, at just 0.18m, making the lens ideal for really dramatic close-ups.The lens is constructed of 13 lens elements in 12 groups, including three aspherical lenses, three ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses, one UED (UltraExtra-LowDispersion) lens and one High-UHR refractive index lens. The use of three aspherical lenses ensures both high performance and beautiful bokeh.The three ED lenses effectively suppress chromatic aberration. Suitable for a wide range of situations, including landscape, astro and architectural photography, it takes advantage of a very wide angle of view. Key features Compact size, weight 340 g High optical quality Aperture f1.8 9 aperture blades Consistent size with the rest of the series Consistent filter diameter with the rest of the series, 67 mm Consistent image reproduction with the rest of the series Silent autofocus, controlled focus breathing, perfect for video shooting Dust and splash-proof construction
