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Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm F2.8 vs 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

Both are Leica L zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the 24-60mm F2.8 if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Pick the 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 194 g lighter (350 g vs 544 g)
  • You want a wider view: 20mm vs 24mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.19 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.43× vs 0.3× maximum magnification

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
24-60mm F2.8 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Focal length
24-60mm
20-60mm
Max aperture
f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
f/3.5
Weight
544 g
350 g lighter
Length
99.9 mm
87.2 mm shorter
Diameter
84 mm
77.4 mm slimmer
Filter thread
77 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.19 m
0.15 m closer
Max magnification
0.3×
0.43× larger
Optical design
14 elements / 12 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Panasonic both
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Aperture blades
9 both
Image stabilization
No both

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