The Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is a robust, lightweight standard zoom lens with a focal length of 20 mm ultra-wide angle to 60 mm for versatile use from dynamic landscape shots to portraits. The wide angle of view also makes it easy to take pictures indoors and the impressive close-up limit of 0.15 m (maximum magnification 0.43x) extends its use in product photography. The Lumix S Zoom also ensures high-quality video recording by minimising focus breathing. Thanks to its compact design and low weight of around 350 g, it is not at the expense of the photographer's mobility. It is characterised by a dust- and splash-resistant design and can be used in the most adverse conditions down to -10°C. In addition, a fluorine coating on the front element repels water and oil. The filter diameter is 67 mm and the lens has nine blades for a practically circular aperture.
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Weight | 350 g |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Leica L |
Focal length | 20 - 60 mm |
Item number | 13748544 |
Colour | Black |
Minimum focus distance | 0.15 m |
Lens type | Normal Lens, Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Leica L |
Aperture | 3.50 f/ |
Min. aperture | 22 f/ |
Min. focal length (exact) | 20 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 60 mm |
Focal length | 20 - 60 mm |
Sensor compatibility | full size |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 x |
Filter thread | 67 mm |
Number of lenses | 11 |
Number of lens groups | 9 |
Lens equipment | Filter thread, Wide angle lens, Zoom function |
Optical zoom | 0.43 x |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Durability | Cold resistant, Dustproof, Splashproof |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/3.5 |
Aperture | f/3.5 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.02 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.06 m |
Filter thread | 0.07 m |
Lens equipment | Zoom function |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Panasonic fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Lens cap, rear lens cap, lens hood |
Weight | 350 g |
Length | 87.20 mm |
Diameter | 77.40 mm |
Length | 25.10 cm |
Width | 11.50 cm |
Height | 11.20 cm |
Weight | 470 g |
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... For 500 euros, the value of the 20-60 is very acceptable, but it is not a top lens, because at open aperture it shows clear to very clear contrast weaknesses at the edges of the shorter focal length. Since stopping down improves the quality significantly, it gets our recommendation.
With a balanced overall performance, the Panasonic Lumix S 3.5-5.6/20-60 mm gets an outright "very good".
Panasonic succeeds with the S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 in a precision landing in the evaluation triangle of price, weight/size and optical performance. The small standard zoom with the somewhat unusual focal length range (20 to 60 millimetres instead of 24 to 70 millimetres) should not be missing in any S photo bag.