Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 L-Mount lens

With a short focal length, the wide-angle Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 is well suited to a range of subjects from landscapes and street photography to vlogging and other video work.

Results are sharp, well controlled and show excellent rendering of fine detail. Autofocus is fast and smooth while manual focus is eminently customisable through linear and non linear settings as well as having a customisable focus rotation.

If you use the lens for portraits or other scenes where the subject is isolated through a shallow depth of field, you’ll see beautifully smooth out of focus areas and rounded bokeh thanks to the 9-blade circular aperture.

This is the third in a series of four bright, full frame prime lenses to feature a common size, weight and control positions from Lumix. These lenses also demonstrate a similar centre of gravity, making them ideal for video, with a set of easily interchangeable L Mount lenses requiring little adjustment even when mounted on a gimbal. This type of streamlined workflow will appeal to enthusiasts and professionals shooting all types of creative content.

KEY FEATURES

• Shared design, weight and feature-set with other Lumix S Series lenses
• Smooth, silent AF operation
• Variable focus ring control using linear / non linear settings
• Adjustable focus ring rotation between 90º-360º
• Rugged dust and splash-resistant design for work during harsh conditions
• Video oriented micro-step aperture control and suppressed focus breathing
• 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm

Quality is driven by Panasonic’s optical design that includes 12 elements in 11 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lens). The special lens elements suppress chromatic aberration and deliver finely rendered detail with excellent contrast. Beautifully smooth bokeh and out of focus areas are rendered by the 9-bladed diaphragm with an f/1.8 aperture offering plenty of scope for shallow depth of field. The lens also demonstrates proficiency in low light shooting when handheld.