Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Panasonic
83 Overall Score
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Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
Tamron
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
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Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
82 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Tamron 18-250mm lens is praised as an excellent all-in-one travel lens offering outstanding sharpness and color for its range, especially when stopped down. Users highlight its lightweight design, near-macro capability, and good value compared to Canon alternatives. However, the lack of image stabilization is a notable drawback, causing blur in low-light or handheld telephoto shots, and some report zoom creep. Overall, it is recommended for amateurs who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Outstanding sharpness when stopped down
- Excellent all-in-one travel lens
- Lightweight and compact design
- Near-macro focusing capability
- Good value for money
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Zoom creep issue
- Vignetting visible in some shots
- Chromatic aberration/fringing
- Softness in corners at wide apertures
Image quality 5
Image stabilization 4
Value for money 4
Build quality 3
Zoom creep 2
Autofocus performance 2
Scores
Portrait
Budget
Street
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 20 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 11 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | advanced multi-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/18 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Canon AF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.43x | 1:3.5★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
