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Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens

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Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens

Designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, the Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 from Panasonic is a sleek and compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens. It's 18mm focal length is ideally suited for landscapes, architectural, and interior photography and provides a strong sense of perspective and scale. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers shallow depth of field control, and the nine-blade circular aperture creates a soft, beautiful bokeh effect. Featuring an uncompromising optical design and the power to capture broad landscapes with corner-to-corner sharpness, this lens provides rich and detailed stills and smooth and compelling still and video images.

This fast f/1.8 lens is comprised of thirteen lens elements in twelve groups. It includes three aspherical elements, three extra-low dispersion elements, one ultra-extra-low dispersion element, and one ultra-high refractive index element. This advanced design effectively suppresses chromatic aberration, while also achieving high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh. The ultra-wide angle of view makes this lens suitable for a wide range of imaging situations including landscapes, astrophotography, and architectural photography. It can also be used for close-up shots thanks to the minimum focusing distance of about 7".

A prime ultra-wide-angle lens designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 27mm equivalent focal length.

Benefitting professional video applications, linear focus ring control for mechanical-based follow focus systems moves the focus at a constant speed in accordance with the rotating angle of the focus ring.

Offers the same approximate size, weight, and filter size as other f/1.8 S-series prime lenses to minimize balance reset time when using a gimbal.

Specifications:
Lens Construction 13 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
 Mount L-Mount
Focal Length  f=18mm 
Aperture Type  9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm 
Maximum Aperture  F16
Closest Focusing Distance  0.18m / 0.59ft 
Maximum Magnification  0.20x 
 Diagonal Angle of View 100°
Dust and Splash Resistant  Yes* *Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water. 
Recommended Operating Temperature  -10 degrees to 40 degrees (14℉ to 104℉) 
Filter Size  φ67mm 
Max. Diameter  φ73.6mm / 2.90inch 
Overall Length  Approx. 82.0mm / 3.23inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) 
Weight   Approx. 340g / 0.75lb (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap, and lens hood)
Standard Accessories  Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood 

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Teach your children about the importance of practicing safe online behavior. Remind them never to share personal information, such as their full name, address, or phone number, with strangers online. Encourage them to think critically about the content they encounter and to report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

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Be a positive role model for your children by demonstrating responsible and respectful online behavior yourself. Show them how to navigate the internet safely and responsibly, and emphasize the importance of treating others with kindness and empathy online.

8. Reporting abuse, making complaints and finding more information

For additional resources and guidance on online safety, visit the Australian e-Safety Commissioner's website at www.esafety.gov.au. Here, you'll find a wealth of information, including tips for parents, educational resources for children, and tools for reporting online abuse and harassment.

You can also report abuse through the website’s online form.

By following these tips and utilising available resources, you can help keep your children safe from pornography, cyberbullying, violent content, and other unsafe material while they navigate the internet. Remember, proactive measures and open communication are key to fostering a safe and positive online environment for your family.

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