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18–40 Panasonic S-R1840

The Panasonic S-R1840 is a lens for L-Mount that covers 18-40 mm at f/4.5-6.3.

  • f/4.5-6.3widest aperture
  • 155 gweight
  • 22bodies it fits
To one scale. Panasonic S-R1840: length 40.9 mm, diameter 67.9 mm, filter thread 62 mm.40.9 mmø67.9
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

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To one scale. Panasonic S-R1840: length 40.9 mm, diameter 67.9 mm, filter thread 62 mm.40.9 mmø67.9
To scale from the maker's length and diameter, the mount on the left and the filter thread in yellow at the front. The rings are drawn, not measured.

Bodies it fits

22 bodies

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Specifications

Focal length
18-40 mm1
Widest aperture
f/4.5-6.31
Closest focus
0.15 m at 18 mm, 0.35 m at 40 mm1
Maximum magnification
0.28x (focal length 21 mm)1
Stabilization
No1
Mount
L-Mount1
Weight
155 g1
Length
40.9 mm (when the lens barrel is retracted)1
Diameter
67.9 mm1
Filter thread
62 mm1
Elements
81
Groups
71
Aperture blades
71
Weather sealed
Yes1

Sources

  1. Panasonic product specifications, checked Oct 6, 2026

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Full specifications†

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Full specificationsPanasonic S-R18401
Lens mount typeLeica Camera AG L-Mount
Focal length range18 mm to 40 mm
Lens element configuration7 groups, 8 elements: 3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens (The protective glass is not included)
Diaphragm blade count7 (circular aperture diaphragm)
Maximum aperture at wide endF4.5 (Wide)
Maximum aperture at tele endF6.3 (Tele)
Minimum aperture at wide endF22 (Wide)
Minimum aperture at tele endF32 (Tele)
Angle of view at wide end100° (Wide)
Angle of view at tele end57° (Tele)
Minimum focusing distance at wide end0.15 m (0.49 feet) (Wide to focal length 21 mm)
Minimum focusing distance at tele end0.35 m (1.15 feet) (Tele)
Maximum image magnification0.28× (focal length 21 mm)
Optical image stabilizer availabilityNo
Filter diameter62 mm
Maximum diameter67.9 mm (2.67 in)
Lens massApprox. 155 g (0.34 lb)
Dust and splash resistanceYes
Recommended operating temperature range-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)
Permissible relative humidity range10% RH to 80% RH