Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 Review

The Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 is a solid lens with fast and accurate autofocus. It has minimal chromatic aberration and no perceptible breathing. The lens performs well in controlling flare and has good sharpness when stopped down.

The Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 is a solid lens with fast and accurate autofocus. It has minimal chromatic aberration and no perceptible breathing. The lens performs well in controlling flare and has good sharpness when stopped down.

The lens has fast and accurate autofocus, minimal chromatic aberration, and no perceptible breathing, making it ideal for video and photography.

The Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 is a prime lens designed with video in mind and is part of the complete set of F1.8 prime lenses, making it easy to switch between them for video shooting purposes. The lens features a simple design with manual focus selector switch, well-dampened focus ring, and is sealed against moisture and dust. The lens has fast and accurate autofocus, minimal chromatic aberration, and no perceptible breathing, making it ideal for video and photography. The lens performs well in controlling flare and has good sharpness when stopped down, although it suffers from softness wide open. Close-up work is improved by stopping down the lens to f/2.8, and overall sharpness is good when stopped down. Despite its advantages, the lens faces competition from other similar lenses, such as the brand new DG DN 20mm F1.4, which is sharper and controls coma better. The Panasonic S 18mm F1.8 is a solid choice for video shooters and photographers looking for a fast and accurate lens with good overall performance.

The lens performs well in controlling flare and has good sharpness when stopped down, although it suffers from softness wide open.