New YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras

• 4 hours ago
• Categories: YoloLiv

After the S7 camera, the Chinese manufacturer YoloLiv announced a new YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Here are the details on the new lens:

• Price: $299 (approximately €259 in Europe)
• Release date: expected to ship in late March or early April 2026
• Stepper motor autofocus system with full-time manual focus override, optimized for smooth and accurate video focusing
• Nano multi-layer coating to reduce flare, ghosting, and improve overall image quality
• Metal lens mount with gold-plated contacts for EXIF data transmission to the camera
• Compact and lightweight design
• Specifications:

Specification	Details
Focal Length	18mm (36mm equivalent on full-frame)
Maximum Aperture	f/1.4
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Optical Construction	7 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspherical and 3 low-dispersion elements)
Aperture Blades	7
Minimum Focus Distance	0.19m (7.5 inches)
Maximum Magnification	0.1x
Filter Thread	46mm (P=0.75)
Dimensions	Approximately 63mm diameter × 73.7mm length
Mount	Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Compatibility	Primarily YoloCam S7; may work with other MFT bodies (untested)
Operating Temperature	-10°C to +50°C
In the Box	YoloLiv 18mm f/1.4 Lens (no additional accessories specified)

The new YoloLiv YoloCam S7 Micro Four Thirds camera can live stream at 4K60