The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 ($599.99), available for full-frame L-mount cameras, sets itself apart from other standard zoom lenses with a broad, wide angle of view. It opens up to 20mm, compared with the expected 24mm or 28mm, and adds utility and versatility for landscape photographers and vloggers alike. The lens is built well too, and should be your first choice if you're looking for an affordable, lightweight zoom for your Leica, Panasonic, or Sigma mirrorless camera. That earns it our Editors' Choice award.Wider Than Most The Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is a relatively lightweight zoom, especially when you consider its 20mm starting point, a focal length that borders on ultra-wide. It measures 3.4 by 3.1 inches (HD), weighs just 12.4 ounces, and supports 67mm front filters. Panasonic uses polycarbonate for the barrel, both the outer portion and the inner section that telescopes as the zoom is adjusted. It's a quality material, not a cheap plastic, and the build is bo...
The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6's wider-than-normal coverage, coupled with quality construction, makes it the best starter lens for any full-frame camera system.
20mm wide-angle coverage; Excellent optics; No visible focus breathing; Dust, splash, and fluorine protection; Light and compact; Works with Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma cameras
Edges aren't that sharp at 20mm; Omits optical stabilization