Panasonic has announced its Lumix S 24mm F1.8 lens for L-mount. This lightweight lens features 12 elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical lenses. Three extra-low dispersion and one ultra extra-low dispersion elements help suppress chromatic aberrations. It uses a linear motor to drive the focus group for swift and silent autofocus, and Panasonic says that the lens has been designed to minimize focus breathing. The minimum focus distance of the 24mm F1.8 is 24cm (9.5") and the maximum magnification is 0.15x. The 24mm F1.8 is designed to fit alongside the 50mm F1.8, 85mm F1.8 and upcoming 35mm F1.8. Those lens are the same size, roughly the same weight, and have controls in the same locations, so gimbals, drones and follow-focus systems will need little-to-no adjustment when swapping lenses. The lens is sealed against dust and moisture. The Lumix S 24mm F1.8 will be available in mid-October for $899. View our Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 sample gallery Press release: