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Overview of Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6
The about $598 Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 is an entry-level zoom lens for L-Mount cameras, offering an exceptionally useful range from extreme wide angle to just slightly telephoto.
- L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
- 3 ED elements
- 1 UHR element
- 2 aspherical elements
- Stepping AF Motor
- Weather-Sealed Construction + Fluorine Coating
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- AF/MF Switch
The zoom range is about as practical as it gets for all-around photography. I would deem it more generally useful than 24-70mm, because the 20-24mm range is useful indoors and out, whereas the 60-70mm range makes little practical difference (a small crop takes care of it).,
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