Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
Lens for L-Mount · Announced October 2024
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Ultra-wide
- Wide
- Standard
Typically A$425–A$744 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$707.08
at Georges Cameras32% above its 30-day average
- Zoom range: 18–40mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/4.5–6.3, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 155 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.28×, Focuses to 0.15 m
Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 overview
The Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 is an 18–40mm f/4.5–6.3 zoom for full-frame cameras on L-Mount, announced by Panasonic in October 2024. 24 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors as well as travel. It is a weaker pick for low light without a tripod.
New, it sells for A$707.08 to A$899 at the 4 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$425 to A$744 new.
Worth comparing it with the Panasonic Lumix S 14-28mm F4-5.6 Macro, Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 and Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary.
Where to buy the Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 in Australia
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Georges CamerasBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
A$707.08
21% off
A$899Camera Electronic
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
A$899
Camera House
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
A$899
JB Hi-Fi
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
A$899
More used Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.
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Things to know
- 18–40mm zoom, f/4.5–6.3 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom).
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 155 g; 67.9 × 40.9 mm; 62mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.15 m, up to 0.28× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (18mm-equivalent wide end)
- Travel (155 g)
Not the best for
- Low light without a tripod (f/4.5 at its widest)
From the Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in Australia: about 11% under the price in the US, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $547.99≈ A$798 | $325≈ A$473 |
| United Kingdom | — | £140≈ A$273 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you)Cheapest | A$707.08 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 18–40mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 18–40mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5–6.3
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.15 m
- Max magnification
- 0.28×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 155 g
- Diameter × length
- 67.9 × 40.9 mm
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Cameras it fits
All 24 →
Leica
SL3-P
Full frame · 44.9 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 8K video
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
Full frame · 24.1 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video
Panasonic
Lumix S1IIE
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video
Sigma
BF
Full frame · 24.6 MP · 2025
- 6K video
- Weather sealed
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
Full frame · 44.3 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 8K video
Leica
SL3-S
Full frame · 24.6 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6K video