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Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens (Silver)

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Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens (Silver)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/2 to f/22
  • Fast Versatile Prime
  • 7-Blade Circular Diaphragm
  • Three Aspherical Elements
Ideal for street photography, portraits, and landscapes, the Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens is a versatile prime for daily storytelling. A compact, lightweight prime designed for everyday versatility, this lens delivers natural-looking images with beautiful bokeh.
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Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2.0 Overview

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Ideal for street photography, portraits, and landscapes, the Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens is a versatile prime for daily storytelling. A compact, lightweight prime designed for everyday versatility, this lens delivers natural-looking images with beautiful bokeh.

Designed for creators who capture both stills and video, this lens also incorporates features such as focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control, enabling smooth exposure transitions and high-quality video expression.

Suitable for Multiple Scenarios
  • Suitable for a wide range of shooting styles including street photography, portraits, and landscapes
  • 40mm focal length provides a natural perspective similar to the human field of view
  • Bright maximum f/2 aperture creates soft and beautiful bokeh for strong subject separation in portraits
  • Large aperture helps maintain faster shutter speeds in low-light to keep clear images without pushing ISO unnecessarily
Compact, Easy-to-Carry Design
  • Sized to match the compact LUMIX S9 body for easy portability
  • Shares the same compact size and 62mm filter thread as the LUMIX S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3
  • Compact and lightweight design measuring approximately 1.6" in length and 5.1 oz in weight
Enhanced Control & Reliability
  • Features a control ring and focus button for intuitive operation and enhanced creative control
  • Focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control support smooth video recording
  • Front lens element is coated with fluorine, making it easy to remove dirt and oil from the surface
  • Dust- and splash-resistant design for reliable shooting in various conditions
UPC: 885170456532

Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2.0 Specs

Focal Length
40mm
Aperture
Fixed: f/2
Minimum:
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
57°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8" / 30 cm
Magnification
1:5.9 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.17x Magnification
Optical Design
7 Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
62 mm (Front)
Dimensions
2.7 x 1.6" / 69.4 x 40.9 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
5.1 oz / 144 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.645 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.3 x 4.6 x 4.4"

Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2.0 Reviews

40 f2

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-09-22

Fantastic lens , light weight but sturdy, very smooth bokeh at f2, sharp weather sealed with custom button. Excellent buy reasonable price.

Excellent Compact Lens

By Gerald
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-05

I have both the Lumix 35mm f/1.8 and the 50mm f/1.8. This 40mm is much smaller and lighter than both, and from what I can tell, this 40mm is just as sharp. I can give up 1/3 of a stop for all of these benefits. Now Lumix needs to produce some additional lenses in this form factor (28mm, 20mm, 65mm, and 90mm?). Bottom line: highly recommended.

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Does the focus ring have a hard stop or does it ju

Does the focus ring have a hard stop or does it just keep turning?
Asked by: Michael
The focusing ring on the Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens (Silver) does not have a hard stop.
Answered by: Marvin H
Date published: 2026-06-16

Does the lens function button work with a Leica SL

Does the lens function button work with a Leica SL2 body, or is it only for Panasonic bodies?
Asked by: Kenneth
The lens function button of the Panasonic LUMIX S 40mm f/2 Lens (Black) does not work with a Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2026-09-09
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