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Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.
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Panasonic · f/5 · Leica L mount

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.

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KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountLeica L
SystemLeica L
What We Like
+Outstanding 7-stop image stabilization enables handheld shooting at extreme telephoto focal lengths
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight (1,285g) for a 500mm focal length zoom compared to rivals
+Excellent sharpness and detail across the entire 100-500mm zoom range, even at maximum aperture
+Fast, silent Dual Phase Linear Motor autofocus with minimal focus breathing for video work
+Premium build quality with weather sealing, fluorine coating, and premium optics for professional use
+Versatile 5x zoom range suits wildlife, sports, and landscape photography with teleconverter extension options
Worth Knowing
−Slow maximum aperture of f/5-f/7.1 limits light gathering and depth-of-field control in low-light conditions
−Non-inner zoom design causes barrel extension by 8.5cm when zooming from 100mm to 500mm, affecting balance
−Tight-Smooth zoom ring adjustment offers minimal noticeable difference between settings in practice
−Premium pricing at $2,099 makes it more expensive than competing L-Mount alternatives like Sigma zooms

General

Brand
Panasonic
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica L
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica L
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S., the first ultra-telephoto zoom in the LUMIX S series, combines long reach with a compact 7.7-inch form factor. Its headline feature is outstanding image stabilization, delivering up to seven stops of compensation that makes handheld shooting at extreme focal lengths genuinely viable. Image quality holds up impressively too, remaining sharp and consistent right through the zoom range. However, the lens' aperture is undeniably on the slower side, which can limit its appeal for wildlife photographers.

Physical

Lens Weight
1285 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
92 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
196.1 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
82 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
100–500 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
5–7.1
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes