The 18-40mm pancake is much more convincing than the new 26mm f/8.0 lens. I think Panasonic should have made it available from the start and many more would have pre-ordered the Lumix S9. Take a look at these images:
The lens is very compact and looks quite splendid on the S9. We still don’t know how good the image quality of this lens will be, and we will have to wait a long time to get an answer on that. The lens will only be shipped in the autumn 🙁
Lumix S9 preorder links:
US&CA at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Panasonic US shop
EU at FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Panasonic UK shop.
18-40mm and 26mm reorder links:
18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 at BHphoto, WexUK.
26mm f/8.0 at BHphoto, Adorama, Panasonic US, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Panasonic UK.