Panasonic has announced the launch of its latest standard zoom lens, the LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 (S-E2460), expanding the L-Mount ecosystem with a full-frame lens that offers both high-end optical performance and impressive portability. Designed to meet the needs of hybrid content creators, this lens delivers a constant F2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range and introduces several firsts for the LUMIX S series.
Weighing just 544g and measuring under 100mm in length, the lens combines a large aperture with a travel-friendly build, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, portrait, and run-and-gun videography. Its 24mm wide end is well-suited to capturing sweeping vistas and tight interiors, while the 60mm telephoto reach—paired with the unique Hybrid Zoom feature—enables an effective extension up to 187mm on supported camera bodies, broadening its creative utility.
The LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 introduces the first use of a control ring in the LUMIX full-frame lineup, allowing users to assign core settings such as aperture or exposure compensation to the focus ring. A customisable focus button on the barrel provides quick access to features like Hybrid Zoom or other preferred settings. Internally, a newly developed Dual Phase Linear Motor and advanced optical encoder deliver fast, silent, and precise autofocus performance.
Video creators will appreciate the lens’s pro-ready features, including effective suppression of focus breathing, micro-step aperture control for smooth transitions in high-contrast scenes, and the ability to pull focus while zooming—critical for maintaining framing during dynamic shots.
This lens also enables close-up photography with a minimum focusing distance of 19 cm and a 0.3x magnification at 30mm, offering additional creative options for stills and video work alike. Despite its advanced capabilities, the S-E2460 remains lightweight and compact, a compelling choice for creators seeking a professional tool that won’t weigh them down.
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 and Availability:
The Panasonic LUMIX S 24-60mm F2.8 will be available from authorised LUMIX retailers across Europe beginning May 2025. Pricing is yet to be officially announced. For full specifications and release updates, visit the official Panasonic site. This launch further enriches Panasonic’s L-Mount lens lineup, offering a versatile new option for photographers and filmmakers who prioritise both image quality and compact design.