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Panasonic 18-40mm Autofocus Zoom Lens

The smallest full-frame autofocus zoom lens ever made, with a practical 18-40mm focal range and splash-proof construction.

Panasonic S9 compact full-frame camera with 18-40mm lens on grey backdrop

Brand: Panasonic

Price / positioning: Mid-range

Best for: Travel photographers, Vloggers, Video creators, Compact camera users

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Key Strengths

  • Smallest full-frame autofocus zoom ever
  • Practical 18mm wide-angle starting point
  • Splash-proof, freeze-proof, dust-proof
  • Hybrid zoom extends effective range in 4K
  • Extends and retracts for compact storage

Consider Before Buying

  • Variable aperture f/4.5-f/5.6 limits depth of field
  • Busy bokeh quality
  • Modest maximum aperture for video work

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Panasonic S9 compact full-frame camera with 18-40mm lens on grey backdrop

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