Panasonic S-R24105 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. lens

Versatile Standard Zoom

The Panasonic S-R24105 covers 24-105 millimeters at a constant f/4 aperture, making it a single-lens solution for landscapes, portraits and everyday reportage. It mounts natively on Leica L full-frame bodies and delivers 84 degrees of view at the wide end. Optical Image Stabiliser inside the barrel compensates for hand-shake so you can shoot handheld at slower speeds. The lens weighs 2.6 lb and measures 4.65 in by 3.31 in by 3.31 in.

Who It Suits and Who It Does Not

Photographers who want one weather-sealed zoom for travel, events and close-up work will appreciate the .5x macro capability at .3 m minimum focus. Filmmakers benefit from suppressed focus breathing and a focus clutch for instant AF/MF switching. Buyers who need a faster aperture for low-light subject isolation or a longer telephoto reach for wildlife should look at other options. The 77 mm filter thread also means larger, costlier filters than smaller-diameter lenses.

Build Integration

The lens attaches directly to any Leica L-mount camera without an adapter, freeing up bag space that a multi-lens kit would occupy. Its Dust/Splash/Freeze-Resistant construction lets you keep shooting in adverse conditions without extra protective gear. The constant f/4 aperture maintains exposure while zooming, simplifying video exposure runs. You gain a versatile focal range and half-life-size macro in a single unit that balances well on full-frame bodies.