The Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS (S-R24105) is a constant f/4 standard zoom for Leica L-mount cameras, covering 24mm wide-angle to 105mm short telephoto, with built-in optical image stabilisation, a 0.3m minimum focus distance, and a 77mm filter thread β all in a 680g body that handles everything from landscapes to close-up macro shots.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 24β105mm zoom range
- Aperture: Constant f/4 across the full zoom range, minimum f/22
- Lens mount: Leica L β fits all Leica L cameras including Panasonic S-series and Sigma fp bodies
- Image stabilisation: Built-in OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation)
- Minimum focus distance: 0.3m β enabling genuine macro-style close-ups
- Filter thread: 77mm
- Aperture blades: 9 rounded blades for smooth bokeh
- Weight: 680g
Who is the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS for?
If you shoot with a mirrorless L-mount body and want one lens that handles most of your day, this is a strong candidate. The 24β105mm range covers architecture, street, travel, environmental portraits and compressed landscapes without swapping glass. The 0.3m minimum focus distance is genuinely useful β you can get close enough to fill the frame with a flower or a product on a desk, which is something most standard zooms can't claim. The built-in OIS pairs well with Panasonic S-series bodies that also offer in-body stabilisation, giving you a solid dual-IS setup. Videographers appreciate the stabilisation and smooth zoom range, though shooters who prioritise a wider aperture for low light should consider the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 as a narrower but faster alternative. Travel photographers in particular will find the 680g weight reasonable for what the lens delivers across a trip. Used versions of this lens are a great entry point if you're building out an Panasonic S-system kit without buying everything new.
Buying a used Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS
Picking up this lens second-hand makes sense when you're already invested in the L-mount system and want a versatile walk-around option without the new-lens price tag. The Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS is a constant-aperture zoom with built-in OIS, a 0.3m minimum focus distance, 9-blade aperture and a 77mm filter thread β a specification set that holds its value well and makes it a practical used buy. Every pre-owned lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually photographed and professionally inspected, and comes with a minimum of 12 months warranty. The 77mm filter thread is a common size, so if you already own 77mm filters from other lenses, they'll carry straight over β worth factoring into the total cost of your kit.