Released in October 2022

A large-aperture ultra-wide-angle prime lens in the F1.8 series that offers dynamic perspective and high-quality imaging performance thanks to its ultra-wide angle, and makes it easy to enjoy even close-up shooting. Mount: Leica Camera L-Mount standard compliant. Focal length: 18mm. Maximum aperture: F1.8. Filter diameter: φ67mm. Dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof / [SS18] SS18 Released in October 2022
Dynamic expression and excellent imaging performance thanks to the ultra-wide angle, and close-up shooting is also possible. Taking advantage of the dynamic perspective of the 18mm ultra-wide angle, you can capture a wide range of backgrounds from any angle while conveying the atmosphere and realism of people and the scene. Despite being an ultra-wide angle, it is possible to get close-up shots of the subject, achieving a sense of depth with a bokeh effect. In addition to the soft, beautiful bokeh and low-light shooting characteristic of the large F1.8 aperture, the lens suppresses sagittal coma flare to deliver detailed rendering across the entire frame, allowing for effortless, elevated expression in a variety of shooting situations, such as stargazing. Furthermore, by standardizing color and rendering performance across the entire F1.8 series, there's minimal variation between photos and video cuts, even when switching lenses, resulting in consistent rendering and high-quality results. When shooting video, the ultra-wide-angle lens also enables the sense of speed with a flowing background. Fast and High-Precision Focusing: This lens's focus is driven by a linear motor along a guide axis, using a frame that holds the focus lens. This configuration combines high-speed, high-precision AF performance with quiet AF operation. Furthermore, faster communication control between the body and lens achieves both precision and speed. Furthermore, the quiet drive allows for quieter focus drive noise during video shooting, shortening post-production time. Despite its compact size and light weight, this S-series lens delivers superior expressive power and ease of use in both photography and video. This large-aperture lens is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. You can focus on your photography without even noticing the weight of your equipment. The bright F-number delivers excellent imaging performance in a variety of scenes, from nightscapes and portraits to snapshots and landscapes. This S-series lens enables high-resolution 4K video production. Its optical design, optimized for high-resolution video recording, and an optimized internal lens barrel structure suppress "breathing," which changes the angle of view as the focus position shifts during video recording. Furthermore, aperture micro-step control smoothly controls F-number changes, suppressing sudden exposure changes, even in scenes with large changes in brightness. It also supports stable exposure control when panning during video recording. The focus ring can be switched between linear and non-linear settings. The non-linear setting allows the focus to shift by a variable amount in response to the rotation speed of the focus ring, enabling agile focusing. The linear system adjusts the focus by a fixed amount relative to the rotation of the focus ring. Furthermore, the rotation amount can be adjusted to suit the shooting scene, enabling intuitive, precise focusing like a mechanical lens, tailored to the photographer's intent when shooting video.
Compact and lightweight, it protects the lens even in harsh shooting environments. The compact and lightweight design allows for mobility, with dust- and weather-resistant construction* suitable for a wide range of scenes. Capture those rare shutter opportunities without being affected by weather or other environmental factors. It also protects your precious lens from water and dust. *When attached to a Panasonic dust- and weather-resistant camera body. While the lens is designed to be dust- and weather-resistant, it does not completely prevent dust and water from entering.
Low-temperature resistance down to -10°C. Its low-temperature resistance down to -10°C allows shooting in cold regions such as snowy mountains and ski slopes. Capture the beautiful and fantastical world of snow and ice as new photographs.
A compact, lightweight body that fits comfortably in the hand, with a robust, high-quality design that inspires you to take photos.The compact, lightweight body fits comfortably in the hand like a familiar tool.Graphic lines express the path of light from the lens to the viewfinder, vertical slit knurling that balances operability and design, and the "S" mark that makes a subtle statement despite its compactness and light weight.The glossy black body, common to the S series, brings joy to ownership, and the mobility and robustness that expand the scope of photography expand the range of expression. [Accessories] Lens hood, lens cap, lens rear cap ■ Specifications ■

Shooting distance range: 0.18m - ∞ (from the image plane) Aperture type: 9-blade circular iris aperture Maximum/minimum aperture: F1.8/F16 Focal length: 18mm Angle of view: 100° Mount: Leica Camera L-Mount standard Lens construction: 13 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens) Maximum magnification: 0.20x Filter diameter: φ67mm Maximum diameter x length: φ73.6mm x approx. 82.0mm (from the tip of the lens to the lens mount reference plane) Weight: approx. 340g (excluding lens hood, lens cap, lens rear cap) □ Manufacturer's warranty period: 1 year