Ricoh GR Lens 18.3mm f/2.8

Legendary sharp prime for GR series cameras

Ricoh GR Lens 18.3mm f/2.8
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 16
Price 15
Usability 18
Brand Ricoh

Key Features

OPTICAL Fixed prime lens equivalent to 28mm in 35mm format
APERTURE Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture with 7-blade diaphragm
CONSTRUCTION 6 elements in 4 groups including high-refractive index glass
MACRO Close focusing capability down to 10cm from lens front
COATING Multi-layer coating to minimize ghosting and flare
COMPATIBILITY Integrated fixed lens for Ricoh GR series cameras
FOCUSING Internal focusing system optimized for snap focus
DISTORTION Minimal geometric distortion corrected via optical design
SHARPNESS High edge-to-edge resolution optimized for APS-C sensors
SIZE Ultra-compact pancake design for pocketability
FILTER Requires adapter for 49mm filter attachment
WEATHER SEALING Not weather sealed; requires external tube for protection
STABILIZATION Relies on sensor-shift stabilization in GR III/IIIx bodies

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Ricoh GR Lens 18.3mm f/2.8

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✗ Not Present Fixed focus lens
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present Uses sensor-shift
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Ricoh GR Lens 18.3mm f/2.8

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18.3mm (28mm equivalent)
Aperture f/2.8 - f/16
Lens Construction 6 elements in 4 groups
Minimum Focus 10cm
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Thread None (requires adapter)
Format APS-C
Weight Integrated
Dimensions Integrated