Panasonic S-S18 Ultra Wide Angle Lens Owner’s Manual

Panasonic S-S18 Ultra Wide Angle Lens

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
This lens can be attached for use to a digital camera that complies with the Leica Camera AG L-Mount standard. It is compatible with a 35 mm full-frame image sensor.

• For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the digital camera/lens to the latest version.
• For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support website: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (English only)
• L-Mount is a trademark or registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
• Other names, company names, product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
• The appearance and specifications of products described in this document may differ from the actual products you have purchased due to later enhancements.

Information for Your Safety

Keep the unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment(such as microwave ovens, TVs, videogames, radio transmitters, high-voltage linesetc.).

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC adaptor and turn the camera on.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: S-S18
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

Precautions

Handling of the lens

• When using this lens, take care not to drop, bump, or apply undue force to it. Doing so may cause malfunction or damage to this lens and the digital camera.
• Images may be affected by dust, dirt, and soiling (water, oil, fingerprints, etc.) on the lens surface. Before and after recording, use a blower to blow off dust and dirt from the surface of the lens, then lightly wipe with a soft dry cloth to remove soiling.
• When the lens is not in use, be sure to attach the lens cap and lens rear cap to prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens.
• To protect the lens contact points 1, do not do the following. These may cause malfunction. (See illustration A)
  • Touch the lens contact points.
  • Allow the lens contact points to become dirty.
  • Place the lens with its mount surface facing down.

Dust and splash resistant

• Splash Resistant and Dust Resistant are terms used to describe an extra level of protection this lens offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. These terms do not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with water or dust infiltration.
  Take the following precautions to provide satisfactory dust and splash resistant performance. If the lens is not working properly, consult the dealer or Panasonic.

  • Attach to a digital camera that is dust and splash resistant.
  • When attaching or removing the lens, be careful so that foreign objects such as sand, dust, and water droplets do not adhere to or enter the lens mount rubber, contact points, digital camera and lens.
  • If the lens is exposed to water droplets or other liquids, wipe them off with a soft, dry cloth.

• To improve the dust and splash resistant performance of the lens, a lens mount rubber is used in the mount.

  • The lens mount rubber will leave scuff marks on the digital camera mount, but this does not impact performance.
  • For information on changing the lens mount rubber, contact Panasonic.

• Condensation (when the lens is fogged up)

  • Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Please be careful, as it may cause lens stains, mold and malfunction.
  • If condensation occurs, turn off the digital camera and leave it for approx. 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the digital camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

B Supplied Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of September 2022. These may be subject to change.

1. Lens hood
2. Lens cap¢
3. Lens rear cap¢

Fitted to the lens at the time of purchase.

C Names and Functions of Components

1. Lens surface

2. Focus ring
   Rotates the focus ring to focus when set to MF (Manual Focus).
   You can set the amount of movement for focusing using the focus ring with the menus in compatible digital cameras. Refer to the operating instructions for the digital camera for details.

3. AF/MF switch
   Switches between AF (Auto Focus) and MF (Manual Focus).
   When the digital camera is set to MF, the operation will be MF irrespective of the setting on the AF/MF switch.

4. Contact points

5. Lens mount rubber

6. Lens fitting mark

Note

• While shooting video, in some situations, AF operation of the lens may be heard. In such situations changing to MF will improve this situation.
• There may be some vignetting at the edges of the screen when recording at a wide angle using the flash. We recommend using the wide panel on an external flash to solve the vignetting issue.
• When flash recording with a close subject, the light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and part of the picture may be dark. Check the distance from the subject when recording.

D Attaching the Lens

For information on how to attach the lens, refer to the operating instructions for your digital camera.

• Attach the lens after turning off the digital camera. 0 Attach the lens after removing the lens rear cap. (See illustration 1
• After removing the lens from the digital camera, be sure to attach the lens cap and lens rear cap to prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens.

Attaching the lens hood

For information on how to attach the lens, refer to the operating instructions for your digital camera.

• Attach the lens after turning off the digital camera.
• Attach the lens after removing the lens rear cap. (See illustration 1)
• After removing the lens from the digital camera, be sure to attach the lens cap and lens rear cap to prevent dust and other particles from accumulating on or entering the lens.

Attaching the lens hood (See illustration 2/3 )
Hold the lens hood with your fingers placed as shown in the picture.
Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it.

1. Align mark A ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens. 2 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to align mark B ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
2. Attach the lens hood by rotating it until it clicks.

Removing the lens hood (See illustration )
While pressing the lens hood button C, rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow and then remove it.

Note

• When carrying, the lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction. (See illustration )
  1. Align mark B ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
  2. Attach the lens hood by rotating it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
• It is recommended to remove the lens hood during flash photography as the lens hood can block the light from the flash.
• To prevent dropping of the lens, you should never carry the lens by just holding the lens hood.

Notes on filter use

• It is possible to attach the lens cap or the lens hood with the filter already attached.
• There may be some vignetting in recorded images if multiple filters are attached simultaneously.
• It is not possible to attach any items other than filters such as a conversion lens or adaptor to the front of the lens and use it in combination with this lens.
  Lens damage may result if such items are attached.

Cautions for Use

• Do not spray the lens with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
  • If such substances get onto the lens they can damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.
• Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong light sources.
  • This may cause the lens to collect an excessive amount of light, resulting in fire and malfunction.
• Do not use while directly touching the lens at low temperatures for a long period of time.
  • In cold places (environments below 0 oC (32 oF), such as ski slopes), prolonged direct contact with the lens may cause skin injury. Use gloves or similar when using the lens for long periods.
• When cleaning, wipe lightly using a soft dry cloth that does not produce dust.
  • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinners, alcohol, kitchen cleansers, etc., as this can cause problems such as deformation of the casing or peeling of the coating.
  • Do not use wipes with chemicals.
• Do not keep products made of rubber, PVC or similar materials in contact with the lens for a long period of time.
• Do not disassemble or alter this product.
• When the lens is not going to be used for a prolonged period, we recommend storing with a desiccant (silica gel).
• Check all the parts before recording when you have not used the lens for a long period of time.
• Avoid using or storing the lens in any of the following locations as this may cause problems in operation or malfunctioning:
  • In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
  • In locations with high temperatures and humidity levels or severe changes in temperature and humidity
  • In sandy or dusty locations
  • Where there is fire
  • Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
  • Where water may make the lens wet
  • Where there is vibration
  • Inside a vehicle
• Refer also to the operating instructions for the digital camera.

Troubleshooting

A rattling sound, etc. is heard when the digital camera is turned on or off or the lens is shaken.
There is a sound from the lens when taking pictures.

This is the sound of the internal lenses moving or the aperture operating. It is not a malfunction.

Specifications

The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA “LUMIX S 18mm F1.8”

Mount

Leica Camera AG L-Mount
Focal length
f=18 mm
Lens construction
13 elements in 12 groups

(3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)

Aperture type
9 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum aperture
F1.8
Minimum aperture value
F16
Angle of view
100x
In focus distance
0.18 m (0.59 feet) to ¶

(from the focus distance reference line)

Maximum image magnification
0.20k
Optical Image Stabilizer
No
Filter diameter
67 mm
Maximum diameter
‰73.6 mm (2.9q)
Overall length

Approx. 82.0 mm (3.2q) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 340 g (0.75 lb)
Dust and splash resistant
Yes
Recommended operating temperature
j10 oC to 40 oC (14 oF to 104 oF)
Permissible relative humidity
10 %RH to 80 %RH

References

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• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
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• Panasonic North America | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow
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