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Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8
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Panasonic · 24-60 mm · f/2.8 · Leica L mount

Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8

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KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Announcement dateMay 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight at 544g for an f/2.8 standard zoom; about 42% lighter than the S Pro 24-70mm
+Rare 24mm wide-angle start with constant f/2.8 aperture and affordable $899 price
+Fast, silent dual linear motor autofocus with minimal focus breathing ideal for video
+Fully weather-sealed with dust/splash/freeze resistance and fluorine coating for outdoor durability
+First S Series lens with customizable focus ring; hybrid zoom extends reach to 187mm on compatible bodies
Worth Knowing
−Softer corner sharpness at 60mm with maximum aperture; requires stopping down to f/4-f/8 for edge clarity
−Limited telephoto reach at 60mm; 10mm shorter than 24-70mm competitors requires pairing with additional lenses
−Average bokeh rendering compared to more expensive alternatives; some harsh specular highlights
−Mild barrel/pincushion distortion requiring post-processing correction

General

Brand
Panasonic
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8 is a pragmatic standard zoom that trades 10mm of telephoto reach for exceptional portability and affordability. At 544g and $899, it delivers constant f/2.8 performance across a rare 24-60mm range, making it ideal for travel, street, and video work on L-Mount systems—though corner softness at 60mm and middling bokeh reflect cost-conscious engineering.

Optics

Maximum Magnification
0.3x
Optical Design
14 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical, 1 UED, 2 ED)
Min focal length
24 mm
Max focal length
60 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24-60 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
19 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Autofocus mode
Yes

Build

Outer Diameter
84mm

Autofocus

Type
Dual Phase Linear Motor
Encoder
Optical encoder
Focus Modes
Linear and non-linear adjustable

Features

Control Ring
Focus ring assignable as customizable control ring (first in S Series)
Assignable Button
Focus button on lens barrel
Hybrid Zoom
Up to 187mm on compatible LUMIX S cameras
Design
Retractable barrel; minimal focus breathing
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

Lens weight
544 g
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
99.9 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
77 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica L