Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1

OVERVIEW

LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 is a first ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the LUMIX S Series lineup to cover a focal length of up to 500mm, this lens supports lens teleconverters (sold separately), enabling ultra-telephoto shooting with a combined focal length of up to 1000mm. It delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh across the entire zoom range, enabling photographers and videographers to realize more expressive visions in a wide variety of subjects including wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes. Thanks to optimized lens element arrangement and the adoption of a Dual Phase Linear Motor, the lens achieves a compact design with an overall length of 196mm, despite its ultra-telephoto capabilities. High-speed, high-precision, and silent autofocus performance, combined with Dual I.S.2 image stabilization supporting up to 7.0 stops, ensures exceptional mobility and handheld shooting support. Designed for intuitive operation, with a customizable focus ring and a focus button. The focus ring can be used as a control ring by assigning preferred settings such as aperture or other customizable parameters, while the focus button allows users to assign their preferred functions. Video-friendly features such as focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure transitions, supporting high-quality video expression.

Sharp Detail from 100 to 500mm:

Exceptional image quality captures fine details across the frame; dramatic compression with steady clarity at 500mm captures everything from intricate lines of vehicles to the delicate textures of birds and wildlife

Up to 1000mm with Teleconverters:

Shoot with high resolution across the entire zoom range—perfect for wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes; extend the focal length to 700mm and up to 1000mm with compatible 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters (sold separately)

Beautiful Bokeh with Natural Depth and Rich Texture:

Smoothly transition from in-focus to out-of-focus areas; precision-engineered optics minimize edge outlining, vignetting and double-line blur, to highlight your subject with clarity and impact

Capture Beauty Up Close:

With a closest focusing distance of 0.8m at the wide end and a maximum magnification of 0.36x at the telephoto end, this lens is  ideal for everything from blooming flowers to butterflies that land nearby

Up to 7 stops of image stabilization with Dual I.S.: 

High-speed, high-precision AF powered by a Dual Phase Linear Motor; dust, splash and freeze resistant to -10°C; video-friendly features such as suppressed focus breathing and micro-step aperture control

Driven by world-renowned Japanese technology and a spirit of never-ending innovation, LUMIX cameras inspire creators to tell their stories beautifully and vividly.