Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Announced September 25, 2018
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. is a versatile standard zoom that provides a useful focal range and capable close-focusing performance for L-mount users. While it delivers sharp, high-contrast results suitable for professional work, some find its f/4 aperture limiting and the price point relatively high compared to alternatives.
Weighted from 12 reviewer scores
Pros
- Capable macro-like close-focusing performance
- Robust, weather-sealed build quality
- Versatile zoom range and constant f/4 aperture
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and quiet autofocus performance
Cons
- Optical imperfections including vignetting and edge softness
- Limited light-gathering and depth of field control due to f/4 aperture
- High price relative to competition
- Substantial size and weight
- Audible noise during operation
- Launch price $1,299 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 24-105mm f/4
- Mount & coverage L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 6 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 30 cm (0.5x)
- Filter thread 77mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 680g (1 lb 8 oz) · 84 x 118 mm (3.31 x 4.65 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 12 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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I'm very happy with the results for this. A 24-105mm is an awesome range.
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The Panasonic S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS makes a good standard zoom for a Lumix S1 or S1R body.
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The Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. is the standard starter zoom for the full-frame L-mount system. It's a good lens, but not a standout in its class.
- Photo Review 9/10
The ability to shoot at half life-size is an advantage not provided by many other lenses in this zoom range and will be a further advantage, as will the built-in image stabilisation.
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[T]he lens is rather impressive piece of glass. I don't see a single important downside and there are a lot of reasons to like it.
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An extremely versatile wide-angle to medium-telephoto lens that gives great bang for your buck.
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After shooting with the Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 for a while, I’m impressed. It’s an easy lens to shoot with — especially for contextual travel photography.
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After using this Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens extensively, I think this is a very, very good kit lens for LUMIX S series cameras or any L-mount camera.
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The Lumix S 24-105mm f4 Macro O.I.S. is the pick of Panasonic’s three S-series lenses. It covers a really useful focal length range and does so very well.
- Photo Feaver 40/50
Lens, and with a respectable score of 40 out of 50 this is a highly recommended lens to have in your camera bag.
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I have managed to shoot entire professional photo and video shoots with just Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens in the past and this one does deliver results that could satisfy even the most picky pro shooter.
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I genuinely felt like I could do everything that I wanted to do with this one lens, which of course makes it so much easier because I don't have to keep on changing lenses, tearing down the kit, and all that sort of stuff.
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