Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
The 20–60mm focal length starts at an ultrawide 20mm—unusual for a kit zoom—while packing a compact 567g build, full weather sealing, and 0.43x maximum magnification for near-macro close-ups. Video recording benefits from suppressed focus breathing and smooth aperture control, and the 67mm filter thread matches common accessories. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who want a single, durable optic to capture vast landscapes, environmental portraits, and detailed close-ups in any weather.
About This Lens
The 20–60mm focal length starts at an ultrawide 20mm—unusual for a kit zoom—while packing a compact 567g build, full weather sealing, and 0.43x maximum magnification for near-macro close-ups. Video recording benefits from suppressed focus breathing and smooth aperture control, and the 67mm filter thread matches common accessories. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who want a single, durable optic to capture vast landscapes, environmental portraits, and detailed close-ups in any weather.
- Focal length 20-60mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount L-Mount
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 349
- Af type stepping motor
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong versatility (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong optical (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile) 28th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 150 |
| Max Magnification | 0.43x |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20-60mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 349 | 726 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 298 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | 86.8 | 28.1 | 79.6 | 62.3 | 75.9 | 24.4 | 82.1 | 60.5 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 98.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 51.8 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.8 | 93.8 | 71.7 | 98.3 | 75.9 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 0 | 81.3 |
Usage Scores
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