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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong versatility (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong optical (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 43 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20-60mm | 28-70mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 349 | 495 | 615 | 92 | 59 | 298 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | 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 | 29.5 | 78.6 | 62.8 | 74.9 | 25.4 | 82 | 66.4 | 35.8 |
| Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro Compare | 86 | 88.2 | 67 | 77.7 | 84.5 | 86 | 77.4 | 52.9 | 98.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 78.1 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 99.2 | 83.2 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 78 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86 | 94.7 | 70.8 | 98.4 | 74.9 | 96.8 | 34 | 33.4 | 80.7 |
Usage Scores
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