Along with the S1 II and S1 IIE, Panasonic also unveils new fast standard zoom for its Lumix cameras. The Lumix S 24-60mm F2.8 expands the company’s lens offerings with a fast standard zoom, offering a versatile focal length in a relatively compact and affordable package. The Lumix S 24-60mm F2.8 will be available for purchase in late June for an expected retail price of $899.
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- Press releases
LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 Lens Specifications
- Focal length: 24–60mm
- Maximum aperture: F2.8 (constant throughout zoom range)
- Minimum focusing distance: 19 cm (at 24–30mm)
- Maximum magnification: 0.3x (at 30mm)
- Filter diameter: not specified
- Length: approx. 99.9mm
- Weight: approx. 544g
- Autofocus: Dual Phase Linear Motor with optical encoder
- Special features:
- Control ring assignment (first for LUMIX full-frame)
- Focus button for customisation
- Suppressed focus breathing
- Micro-step aperture for smooth exposure transitions
- Manual focus adjustment during zoom
- Price $899
Press release:
Panasonic Introduces New Large-Aperture Standard Zoom Lens: LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 (S-E2460)
Panasonic is pleased to expand its LUMIX lens lineup, with the introduction of the LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 (S-E2460), a new large-aperture standard zoom lens built according to the L-Mount system standard.
This new lens features a large F2.8 aperture throughout its versatile zoom range. Its unique compact and lightweight design enhances mobility, making it an ideal choice for dynamic landscape and architectural photography, at the 24mm wide-angle perspective, as well as for capturing beautifully bokeh-rich portraits at 60mm focal length. The Hybrid Zoom feature (*1), extends the zoom range up to 187mm (*2) for both photos and videos. The generous aperture of F2.8 provides high-resolution performance and exquisite bokeh across the zoom range, offering fast shutter speeds and minimizing subject blur even in low-light conditions.
Through a carefully optimized lens configuration and a minimized filter diameter, the new lens achieves compactness and a light weight of 544g*3, with a total length of approximately 99.9mm. It also incorporates a recently developed Dual Phase Linear Motor and advanced optical encoder, resulting in high-speed, high-precision AF performance. Versatility is further boosted by an equipped focus button on the lens barrel, facilitating intuitive shooting and allowing customization of preferred features assigned to the button. For the first time in the S series (*4), the LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 lens supports control ring assignment (*5). This added feature enables quick access to key settings such as aperture control and exposure compensation through the use of the focus ring as a customizable control ring.
Moreover, it has outstanding video production capabilities, including an advanced optical design and an optimized internal barrel structure that effectively suppress focus breathing. In high-contrast scenes, micro-step aperture control ensures smooth F-stop transitions, preventing abrupt exposure changes. With its wide starting angle at 24mm and broad feature set, it is also an excellent choice for video, offering phenomenal versatility in a single lens.
The LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 (S-E2460) Lens will be available starting late June at valued channel partners.
LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 (S-E2460) Main Features
- A Maximum of F2.8 Large Aperture and High Image Quality Across the Entire Zoom Range
- Covers focal lengths from wide-angle 24mm to standard 60mm, the lens is suited for various shooting scenarios.
- Despite being a large aperture zoom lens, it maintains a compact and lightweight profile, weighing approximately 544g (*3).
- Capable of close-up photography with a minimum focusing distance of 19 cm (*6) and a maximum magnification of 0.3x. (*7)
- Enhanced Operability to Expand Creative Potential
- Features the first-ever (*4) focus ring control capability (*5) in the S series lenses.
- Focus button on the lens barrel to assist intuitive shooting, allowing customization such as Hybrid Zoom (*1).
- Incorporates newly developed Dual Phase Linear Motor and a new optical encoder for fast and highly accurate AF performance.
- Optimal Video Functionality for Video Production
- Effectively suppresses focus breathing, in which the angle of view changes caused by movements in the focus position.
- In high-contrast scenes, micro-step aperture control enables smooth F-stop transitions, preventing sudden exposure changes.
- Enables changing focus positions while zooming during manual focus.
*1 This function combines optical zoom and crop zoom, allowing you to extend the telephoto range using only the zoom ring without changing the focal length at the wide-end.
*2 Compatible with the DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S5M2X, DC-S5M2 and DC-S9. When using the DC-S1RM2, the maximum focal length is 252mm. The maximum focal length varies depending on the camera model.
*3 Lens hood, front cap, rear cap not included.
*4 Among interchangeable lenses for LUMIX full-frame mirrorless cameras.
*5 Compatible with DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2 and DC-S1M2ES. A firmware update is required for DC-S1RM2.
*6 At focal length 24-30mm
*7 At focal length 30mm
