Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F/5-7.1 OIS Lens
In The Box
- Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F/5-7.1 OIS Lens
- Lens Hood
- External Tripod Mount
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F/5-7.1 OIS Lens
The Panasonic Lumix S 100–500mm F/5–7.1 O.I.S. Lens is a super-telephoto zoom lens designed for the full-frame L-Mount system. It offers an expansive zoom range equivalent to 200–1000mm on APS-C cameras, making it ideal for wildlife, sports, and nature photography. Despite its impressive reach, the lens maintains a compact and lightweight design, making handheld shooting and travel-friendly use possible. The built-in Optical Image Stabilizer minimizes camera shake, ensuring sharp results even at extended focal lengths. Fast, precise autofocus supports high-speed continuous shooting, while weather sealing ensures durability in challenging outdoor conditions.
Key Features
- 100-500mm zoom range—ideal for wildlife, sports, landscape and remote-subject photography.
- Variable maximum aperture of f/5 at 100mm to f/7.1 at 500mm.
- Optical design: 19 elements in 12 groups (including 2 UED, 2 ED, 2 UHR elements) for high resolution and controlled aberrations.
- Minimum focusing distance: ~0.8 m at 100mm; max magnification ~0.36× at 500mm.
- Dual Phase Linear Motor for high-speed, silent autofocus and video-friendly operations.
- Up to 7 stops of image stabilization (Dual I.S.2), enabling handheld shooting at long focal lengths.
- Compact and weather-sealed: 196.1 mm length, weight 1,285 g, dust/splash/freeze-resistant design.
- Compatible with 1.4× and 2.0× teleconverters (sold separately) for extended reach up to 1,000mm.
Best Suitable
- Wildlife photographers who need a full-frame lens with extensive reach but manageable size and weight.
- Sports and action shooters requiring long focal lengths with stabilization and good autofocus performance.
- Outdoor content creators and videographers who value portability, image stabilization, and video-specific features like focus-breathing suppression and the tight-/smooth-zoom ring.
- Landscape and nature photographers who occasionally need extreme reach, stills or video, in variable environments thanks to the weather-resistant build.
FAQ – Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F/5-7.1 OIS Lens
Is the maximum aperture constant across the zoom range?
No, The maximum aperture varies from f/5 at the short end (100mm) to f/7.1 at the long end (500mm).
Can I hand-hold this lens effectively at 500mm?
Yes, thanks to the built-in optical image stabilization and Dual I.S.2 with up to 7-stop compensation, the lens is designed for handheld use at long focal lengths.
Does this lens support teleconverters?
Yes, It is compatible with optional DMW-STC14 (1.4×) and DMW-STC20 (2.0×) teleconverters (sold separately), enabling focal lengths up to ~1,000mm equivalent, though the aperture will be reduced accordingly.
Is it suitable for video work?
Yes, It includes video-friendly features such as minimal focus breathing, smooth-step aperture control, and the tight/smooth zoom ring for controlled zoom transitions.
Specifications
| Model |
Panasonic Lumix S 100–500mm F/5–7.1 O.I.S. Lens |
| Mount Type |
Leica L-Mount |
| Focal Length |
100–500mm |
| 35mm Equivalent (APS-C) |
200–1000mm |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/5–7.1 |
| Minimum Aperture |
f/22 |
| Lens Construction |
25 elements in 17 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED, 4 ED lenses) |
| Angle of View |
24° – 5° |
| Optical Image Stabilization |
Yes (O.I.S.) compatible with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance |
0.89m (at 100mm) / 1.81m (at 500mm) |
| Maximum Magnification |
0.42x |
| Autofocus |
Yes |
| Internal Focusing |
Yes |
| Filter Size |
77mm |
| Diaphragm Blades |
9 (rounded diaphragm) |
| Dimensions (Ø x L) |
93mm x 207mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 1,370g (without tripod mount) |
| Weather Sealing |
Yes (dust and splash-resistant) |
| Tripod Collar |
Detachable, rotatable |
| Compatible Cameras |
All L-Mount full-frame and APS-C cameras |
