--- title: Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 OIS description: "First ultra-telephoto zoom in the Lumix S series extending to 500mm with 7-stop image stabilization. Compact design at 1285g makes extreme telephoto accessible for wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes." brand: Panasonic mount: L-Mount focal_length: 100-500 aperture: 5-7.1 angle_of_view: 24-5 lens_type: Zoom weight: 1285 year: 2025 weather_sealed: true image_stabilization: true price: 2099 focus: Auto lens_category: ["Telephoto", "Super Telephoto"] filter_size: 82 max_magn: 0.36 close_focus: 0.80 sku: S-R100500 diameter: 92 length: 196 date: 2025-09-26 draft: false author: Jan Wedekind featured_image: /lenses/panasonic/panasonic-100-500mm-f5-7.png last_updates: - date: 2025-11-23 note: added more YouTube 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 [Official Website](https://shop.panasonic.com/products/lumix-s-series-100-500mm-f5-f7-1-ultra-telephoto-zoom-l-mount-lens) Reviews: * DPReview: [Panasonic's new 100-500mm is made for the ultra-telephoto curious](https://www.dpreview.com/news/6666173154/panasonic-lumix-100-500mm-f5-7p1-ois-announcement), Mitchell Clark, Sep 2025 * Photography Blog: [Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. Review](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_s_100_500mm_f5_7_1_review), Mark Goldstein, Sep 2025 YouTube: * Julia Trotti: [Lumix S 100-500mm f5-7.1 Portrait Photoshoot: Lens Review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfLsWNDhYLc), Sep 2025 * Gordon Laing: [LUMIX S 100-500mm f5-7.1 REVIEW first-looks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zJEFlLLvjo), Sep 2025 * Josh Cameron: [Lumix’s Longest Full-Frame Zoom Yet!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SssydO4uyns),Sep 2025 * Richard Wong: [Smallest Super-telephoto! LUMIX S 100-500mm F/5-7.1 OIS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60wyPefsBow), Sep 2025 * Three Blind Men and An Elephant: [Hands-On Quick Take: Panasonic LUMIX 100-500mm f/5-7.1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9rVWr6RcYM), Sep 2025 * Tony & Chelsea Northrup: [LUMIX users rejoice! A fast 100-500mm](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnqIakq9iRs), Sep 2025 * The Slanted Lens: [Lumix 100-500mm: Ultimate Ultra-Telephoto Zoom for Outdoor Photography](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvjTlAcQ-ew), Sep 2025 * Mark Wiemels: [A Lens So Good - You’ll Switch Brands](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Gt1vPkPEc), Oct 2025 * Gordon Laing: [Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm f5-7.1 REVIEW In-Depth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-O4hVjxjJY), Nov 2025