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Lumix S 100-500mm f5-7.1 OIS

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BrandPanasonic
CategoryTelephoto, Super Telephoto
Prime or ZoomZoom
Focus TypeAuto
Focal length (mm)100-500
Aperture (max)5-7.1
Filter Size (mm)82
Weight (g)1285
Length (mm)196
Diameter (mm)92
Weather Sealed✔
Image Stabilization✔
Min. focus distance (m)0.8
Max. magnification0.36
Release Year2025
Release Price (USD)2099
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Description and Reviews

Key Take-Aways:

A weather-sealed, stabilized L-Mount ultra-telephoto zoom covering 100–500mm that weighs 1,285 g, is 196 mm long, takes 82 mm filters, focuses as close as 0.8 m for up to 0.36×, supports 1.4×/2.0× teleconverters, and works with Dual I.S. 2 up to a claimed 7 stops.  Professional reviews praise the unusually long reach in a 100–400-style package, effective stabilization and full teleconverter support, while noting the slow variable aperture (f/5–7.1), long barrel extension and balance at 500 mm, and that optical corrections and price/positioning should be weighed against alternatives.  As of Sep 26 2025, early user feedback is positive about the compact size, reach and stabilization, with recurring caveats about the slow aperture and price versus other L-mount options. 

From Panasonic:

LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 is the first ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the LUMIX S Series, covering up to 500mm and supporting teleconverters for a combined focal length of up to 1000mm. It delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh across the zoom range, ideal for wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes. Thanks to optimized lens elements and a Dual Phase Linear Motor, it achieves a compact 196mm design. High-speed, precise, and silent autofocus, combined with Dual I.S.2 stabilization up to 7 stops, ensures excellent handheld performance. Designed for intuitive operation, it features a customizable focus ring and focus button, while video-friendly features like focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control support smooth, high-quality video.

  • 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

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