Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm
Its constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the 24-60mm zoom range joins a compact 544g build and robust weather-sealing, making it a versatile everyday lens. A focus-breathing-free design with silent AF, a customizable control ring, and a close 7-inch working distance positions it as a capable hybrid lens for video and tabletop photography. It's best for documentarians and hybrid shooters who require a compact, weather-proof standard zoom with silent, breath-free video autofocus and the ability to focus just 7 inches away.
About This Lens
Its constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the 24-60mm zoom range joins a compact 544g build and robust weather-sealing, making it a versatile everyday lens. A focus-breathing-free design with silent AF, a customizable control ring, and a close 7-inch working distance positions it as a capable hybrid lens for video and tabletop photography. It's best for documentarians and hybrid shooters who require a compact, weather-proof standard zoom with silent, breath-free video autofocus and the ability to focus just 7 inches away.
- Focal length 24-60mm
- Max aperture 2.8
- Mount L-Mount
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 544
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type zoom
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong aperture (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong optical (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong versatility (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 178 |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm | 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-60mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 544 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm | 54.1 | 85.9 | 64.6 | 48.3 | 78.6 | 83.2 | 77.5 | 48.1 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.1 | 84 | 59 | 85.6 | 98.8 | 76.4 | 99.7 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 74.1 | 96.5 | 87.5 | 74.5 | 76.4 | 99.3 | 68 | 80.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.5 | 77 | 51.5 | 81.2 | 96.9 | 70.7 | 98.9 | 73.9 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 42.2 | 89.2 | 82.5 | 96.2 | 34 | 65 | 80.9 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.5 | 74.1 | 47.4 | 33.5 | 80 | 76.4 | 96.1 | 89.4 | 92.7 |
Usage Scores
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