Panasonic camera lens

Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

Creators cited with it: 2; From 4 reports.
First cited: September 2020; By DSLR Video Shooter. Last reported on December 11, 2023.
Reviewers: Praised for sharpness and autofocus; From 3 reviews. What they said

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Creators cited with this

NigelBarrosYouTube, 163K followersDecember 2023
“I actually filmed my video with the original Panasonic S5 called rolling Odyssey the entirety of that video was shot on this 20 to 60 kit lens”
Watch the video at 1:30
2 more reports from NigelBarros
- October 2023
  “So, that's when I used the kit lens. This is the 20 to 60. This is a really great lens and I feel like some people kind of sleep on this, but this 20 to 60 is great.”
  Watch the video at 4:21
- February 2021
  “The lens that was sent with this s5 is the new 20 to 60 kit lens now it is a 3.5 to 5.6 so not the fastest lens but you have to remember that on a full frame that is still a lot better than most micro four thirds lenses when you take the crop factor into consideration”
  Watch the video at 5:06
DSLR Video ShooterYouTube, 744K followersSeptember 2020
“This is a phenomenal lens for just all-around purpose filming vlogging at 20 millimeters is great”
Watch the video at 1:33

What reviewers say

Based on 3 reviews, newest October 2020

What press reviews of the Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Sharpness
Autofocus
Size & weight
Build & handling
Value
Rendering & bokeh

SharpnessRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Very sharp across range, even corners; slight wide-open dip.2 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “Detail is very sharp across the entire focal range with an optimum performance at f/11.”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “Most impressively, there is virtually no decline in sharpness from centre to corners.”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “Sharpness is superb in the very centre of frame at all focal lengths and apertures.”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “Even at maximum apertures there is the slightest drop in sharpness”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
Rendering & bokehMostly positive: Leans positive.Controlled distortion and fringing; limited shallow depth of field.3 reviews›
Praise (3)
- “you can still achieve some nice blurring effects”
  PressCameralabs · June 2020Read the review
- “lens distortions are controlled well, too”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “colour fringing is negligible, even towards the extreme corners of the image frame”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “you do not get the option of true shallow depth of field, dreamy bokeh, or lowlight versatility”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Fast, silent focusing with minimal focus breathing.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “it was swift and quiet in my tests”
  PressCameralabs · June 2020Read the review
- “Focusing is lightning fast for photos and perfectly smooth (and silent) for videos.”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “With silent focusing, minimal focus breathing, excellent autofocus”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “Autofocus is quick and virtually silent in operation”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
- “so there’s minimal focus breathing”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
Size & weightRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Light, compact, and balances well on Lumix S bodies.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “The 20-60mm is a lot lighter too”
  PressCameralabs · June 2020Read the review
- “That makes the 20-60mm comfortably smaller”
  PressCameralabs · June 2020Read the review
- “Not only does its size (and weight) complement a Lumix S1 body perfectly”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “the lens feels nice and compact, ideally suited to the LUMIX S5 body”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Sturdy, weather-resistant, nice handling; no focus distance scale.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “made the 20-60mm dust and splash resistant”
  PressCameralabs · June 2020Read the review
- “the lens construction is very sturdy.”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “We have been completely won over by the handling of the lens.”
  PressPhotographyBlog · June 2020Read the review
- “Despite being compact and lightweight, the lens feels robust and strongly built.”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
- “The zoom ring operates smoothly and the focus ring is nicely damped.”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
Complaints (1)
- “As usual, there’s no physical focus distance scale.”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review
ValueRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Affordable for L-mount and good value.2 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “one of the most affordable lenses in the L-mount system”
  PressCameralabs · June 2020Read the review
- “it’s very good value for money at the price”
  PressDigital Camera World · October 2020Read the review