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Lumix S 18mm f/1.8

The widest of Panasonic's matched f/1.8 primes: 340g, weather sealed, with focus-breathing suppression and 0.18m close focus. A landscape, astro and interior prime that balances the same on a gimbal as its siblings.

Starting from
£759 new
Used from £654 (Wex Photo Video)
Available at 3 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£759
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video used
£654
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Value & Depreciation
£800
Launch price
→
£759
Today
=
5%
Value drop
Over ~4 years, this camera has cost roughly £10/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2022
Focal Length
18mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Leica L-mount
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
73.6mm diameter × 82mm length
Weight
340g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
0.18m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.0
Street
6.2
Travel
5.8
Wedding & Events
5.8
Vlogging & Video
7.1
Filmmaking
5.9
Documentary
6.3
Landscape
7.5
Casual
5.6
Food
4.7
Architecture
7.0
Astrophotography
7.3
Underwater
7.0
✅ Great For
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Landscape 7.5 Strong on focal length, weather sealing and portability.
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Astrophotography 7.3 Strong on maximum aperture, focal length and portability.
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Vlogging & Video 7.1 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 4.7 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — S 18mm f/1.8