The Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. is Panasonic’s first S Series ultra-telephoto zoom lens to reach a focal length of up to 500mm. Compatible with optional 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, this remarkable new lens can cover a staggering combined focal length of up to 1000mm.
Ideal for applications spanning wildlife and motorsports to landscapes and more, the lens is targeted to both professionals and enthusiasts shooting both stills and video.
Weighing in at 1,285g and measuring roughly 196mm in length, the lens is reasonably compact for a zoom of this scope. High-speed, high-precision autofocus and up to seven stops of image-stabilization performance combine to make for easy handheld shooting and portability.
For a lens of this calibre, it’s also reasonably inexpensive, making it the perfect choice for entry-level shooters ready and eager to try their hand at ultra-telephoto photography.
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Together, the 11-blade diaphragm and an optical design featuring 19 elements in 12 groups contribute to lens’s ability to capture stunning images with natural-looking depth and beautiful bokeh.
By assigning your preferred settings such as aperture or other customizable parameters to the focus ring, it can do double duty as a control ring.
You can also assign various functions such as hybrid zoom to the focus button to maximize the overall intuitive operational experience.
For those shooting video, rest assured: the lens also features focus-breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure transitions.
Features
- 19 elements in 12 groups
(including 2 UED lenses, 2 ED lenses, 2 UHR lenses) - Up to 7 stops of image stabilization
- 11 circular diaphragm blades
- f/5 (wide) – f/7.1 (tele) maximum aperture
- f/29 (wide) – f/40 (tele) minimum aperture
- 0.80m (wide) / 1.50m (tele) closest focusing distance
- 0.16x (wide) / 0.36x (tele) maximum magnification
- Dust, splash and freeze resistant
- Approx. 196.1mm overall length
- Approx. 1,285g weight
- Full frame, L-Mount