Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-E2470 24-70mm
Delivers high resolution and contrast across the 24-70mm zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, backed by an 18-element, 16-group optical design and rugged, dust/splash/freeze-resistant build. An 11-blade aperture produces smooth bokeh transitions, and the focus clutch mechanism enables instant AF/MF switching while suppressing focus breathing for video. Ideal for portrait and professional L-mount photographers needing a dependable standard zoom, though its 42.1/100 macro score limits close-up work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong versatility (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 |
| Focal Length Max | 70 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | L Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 370 |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-E2470 24-70mm | 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 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 24-70mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 935 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-E2470 24-70mm | 55 | 91.9 | 37 | 31.8 | 95.4 | 85.1 | 30.4 | 80.7 | 57 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.8 | 86.2 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 76.8 | 96.4 | 88.1 | 73.8 | 78.8 | 30.4 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.2 | 79.7 | 50.3 | 81.5 | 97 | 73.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 83 | 98.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 46 | 33 | 79.5 | 78.8 | 0 | 96 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.6 | 34.9 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 63.9 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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