Key Take-Aways:

The Panasonic LUMIX S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 is an ultra-compact travel zoom lens featuring a collapsible design that makes it a very small and light full-frame mirrorless zoom lens at just 155g. Professional reviewers consistently praise its exceptional portability, weather-resistant construction, fast and silent autofocus performance, and surprisingly good image quality for such a compact lens, with The Phoblographer giving it 4/5 stars and noting it as “one of the best travel lenses” they’ve tested.

From Panasonic:

Lumix S 18-40mm is the world’s smallest and lightest* zoom lens, weighing approximately 0.34lb. Its incredibly light build makes this lens a key addition to your kit, a must-have for travel or anytime. Use this lens to capture expansive landscapes, buildings, or snapshots in a natural perspective. Lumix S 18-40mm covers focal lengths from an ultra-wide angle of 18mm to a standard 40mm, with closest shooting distance of 0.49ft, allowing for flexibility in what and how you shoot. In addition, this lens offers high video performance, with focus breathing suppression that allows you to enjoy high-quality video expression.

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Reviews:

• Micro Four Nerds: Lumix 18-40mm f4.5-6.3 pancake lens review, Emily, Oct 2024
• Photography Blog: Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Review, Mark Goldstein, Oct 2024
• The Phoblograher: PANASONIC 18-40MM F4.5-6.3 REVIEW: A SMALL LENS FOR TRAVEL, Chris Gampat, Nov 2024
• 5050 Travelog: Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Review, Morten Byskov, Aug 2025

YouTube:

• Gordon Laing: Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm REVIEW in-depth, Oct 2024
• PetaPixel: Does the Panasonic S9 FINALLY Make Sense Now? | Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 Review, Oct 2024
• Geeky Nerdy Techy: Panasonic LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 Zoom Lens (LUMIX S9 Kit Lens Review), Oct 2024
• Pav SZ: A Kit Lens Like No Other: Lumix S 18-40mm, Dec 2024