Panasonic Lumix S 20mm f/2.8 announced

PRESS RELEASE

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 (S-S20), an interchangeable lens based on the L-Mount system standard. Combining an ultra-wide 20mm focal length with a bright F2.5 aperture in an exceptionally compact design, the new lens offers greater creative freedom for full-frame LUMIX users.

Designed for creators on the go, the LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 delivers expansive perspectives while maintaining a compact and lightweight form factor. Particularly well suited to the LUMIX S9, it forms a highly portable full-frame system for daily photography, travel, street photography, landscapes, and video content creation.

The 20mm focal length offers a natural ultra-wide-angle perspective, capturing a greater sense of space and atmosphere without becoming excessively dramatic. Combined with the bright F2.5 aperture, this enhances low-light performance and enables attractive background separation. This opens up creative possibilities beyond those typically achievable with a standard kit zoom lens at a similar focal length.

Despite its compact dimensions and weight of approximately 142g, the lens delivers high optical performance through an advanced design incorporating three aspherical lens elements. Sharp rendering is maintained from the centre to the edges of the frame while effectively suppressing various aberrations, delivering clear and natural image quality across a wide range of shooting situations.

For video creators, the LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 suppresses focus breathing for natural-looking focus transitions during recording. Whether capturing everyday moments, social media content, or travel videos, creators can enjoy smooth and reliable still and video performance.

The lens also includes a customisable Lens Fn button and control ringⁱ, enabling users to personalise operation according to their individual shooting style. In combination with the upcoming LUMIX S9 Firmware version 2.1, users will be able to assign functions such as Crop Zoom directly to the Lens Fn button, providing intuitive control and an enjoyable shooting experience.

Built for reliable use in challenging conditions, the LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 lens features a dust- and splash-resistant designⁱⁱ while a fluorine coating on the front lens element makes it easy to remove dirt, water droplets, and fingerprints from the surface.

The LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 joins the LUMIX S 40mm F2 lens released earlier in the year, further expanding Panasonic’s lineup of compact full-frame lenses and providing creators with an additional option that balances image quality and ease of use for capturing high-quality content every day.

The lens is priced at $499 USD ($849 AUD) and will be available in October from selected photo specialists and consumer electronics retailers. Colour options are Black (S-S20GC-K) or Light Silver (S-S20GC-S).

LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 Lens Main Features
Dynamic 20mm Perspective with a Bright F2.5 Aperture

• Ultra-wide 20mm focal length for everyday use
• Bright F2.5 aperture for beautiful bokeh and low-light shooting
• 0.18m closest focusing distance for dynamic close-up photography

Compact, Easy-to-Carry Design

• Approx. 40.9mm in length and approx. 142g in weight
• Available in Black or Light Silver
• Dust-, splash-, and freeze-resistant designⁱⁱⁱ and fluorine coating

Excellent Operability

• Features Customisable Focus Ring and Function Button (Fn Button)
• Supports Crop Zoom and customisable ring control functions^iv
• Fast, precise, and silent focusing for both photos and videos