Panasonic S 24mm F/1.8

Panasonic LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 – Wide-angle 24mm with bright F1.8 and compact, lightweight design

The LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 combines a wide-angle field of view with a bright F1.8 aperture. It suits versatile shooting situations, from landscapes to everyday snapshots, while remaining compact and easy to carry.

Optical construction and image characteristics

This lens uses a precise optical layout to balance sharpness and pleasing out-of-focus rendering. Its construction includes:

• 12 lens elements in 11 groups
• Three aspherical lenses, which contribute to high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh
• Three ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens to effectively suppress chromatic aberration

These optical choices help the lens deliver clear, well-corrected wide-angle images while maintaining attractive background separation at wide apertures.

Autofocus control and focus ring behavior

The LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 provides smooth and silent focus operation designed to work with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system. It supports sensor drive at up to max.240 fps.

For manual focus characteristics, the lens offers both non-linear and linear settings:

• Non-linear setting: focus shift varies with the rotation speed of the focus ring for intuitive, responsive control.
• Linear setting: focus shifts by a designated amount according to the rotational quantum of the focus ring, for repeatable precision.
• Sensitivity for the linear setting can be selected from 90° to 360° in increments of 30°, letting you tailor the focus throw to your shooting style.

Video performance

The lens features a mechanism to suppress focus breathing, addressing a common issue with interchangeable stills lenses when used for video. It also offers micro-step aperture control to enable smooth exposure transitions during recording. These elements help you capture professional-quality video with stable framing and seamless exposure changes.

Size, handling and durability

The LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 emphasizes mobility and everyday use:

• Approximately 310 g—compact and light for a wide-angle prime.
• Filter diameter: 67 mm, making filter attachment straightforward.
• 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm for smooth, rounded bokeh highlights.
• Rugged dust/splash-resistant design to withstand use under harsher conditions.

*Dust and splash resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

FAQ

question: Is this lens suitable for landscape photography?
Answer: Yes. The 24mm wide angle of view and the optical design—featuring aspherical and ED/UED elements—make it well suited for landscapes while maintaining good sharpness and controlled chromatic aberration.

question: How does the autofocus perform for stills and fast shooting?
Answer: The lens operates smoothly and silently and is designed to work with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system, supporting sensor drive up to max.240 fps, which helps with responsive autofocus in fast shooting scenarios.

question: Can I use this lens for professional video work?
Answer: Yes. The lens includes a mechanism to suppress focus breathing and offers micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure changes, both of which are important for professional-quality video capture.

question: What filter size do I need and how portable is the lens?
Answer: The lens accepts 67 mm filters and weighs approximately 310 g, making it compact and easy to carry for run-and-gun shooting or travel.

question: Is the lens weather-sealed for outdoor use?
Answer: The lens features a rugged dust/splash-resistant design to withstand harsher conditions. However, dust and splash resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.