The Lumix S 24-105mm F4 ($1,299.99) is Panasonic's first standard zoom for its full-frame mirrorless camera system. It's an optically stabilized lens (it works in conjunction with in-camera stabilization) with a wide to short telephoto coverage range, a good macro capability, and strong—but not outstanding—optical quality. At press time it's the most sensible standard zoom for most L-mount customers, as the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. is a very expensive alternative. Standard Zoom The 24-105mm is considered a standard zoom lens. It has a good range of coverage, grabbing wide-angle views at 24mm and zooming in close enough to capture portraits with a nice, blurred background. It's one of a pair of standard zooms currently available for L-mount cameras. The other, the 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. from Leica, sells for close to $5,000, which is a typical price for Leica customers, but not so much for those used to shopping for more mainstream camera systems. The lens me...
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.
4.4x zoom power; Constant maximum aperture; Optical stabilization; 1:2 magnification; Relatively light and compact; Protected from dust and splashes
Pricey; Some distortion at 24mm; Edge softness and resolution loss when zoomed