Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Panasonic · 100 mm · f/2.8
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
65
SCORE /100
What We Like
+World's smallest and lightest full-frame macro lens over 90mm with 1:1 magnification - approximately two-thirds shorter and half the weight of comparable macro lenses
+Exceptional autofocus performance with Dual Phase Linear Motor providing fast, accurate, silent focusing and minimal focus breathing for video
+Unified design with Panasonic's f/1.8 prime lenses ensures consistent handling, balance, and workflow efficiency for video work
+Excellent sharpness and image quality across the frame from f/2.8 through f/16 with well-controlled chromatic aberration
+Versatile 100mm focal length works excellently for macro, portraiture, and general telephoto applications beyond just close-ups
+Weather-sealed construction and compact 298g weight make it ideal for travel and outdoor fieldwork
Worth Knowing
−Very close working distance of approximately 10cm at 1:1 magnification increases risk of casting shadows or disturbing subjects compared to longer macro lenses
−Lacks optical image stabilization (OIS), relying instead on in-body stabilization found in newer Lumix cameras
−Vignetting visible at maximum aperture f/2.8 requiring stopping down by 2 f-stops to eliminate corner darkening
−Premium pricing at $999 makes it notably more expensive than the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro despite similar optical performance
General | |
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About This LensThe Panasonic Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro is a medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens with a new optical design and newly developed linear motor that boasts high resolution and outstanding photographic performance. Designed for shooting close-ups, this is by a considerable margin the smallest and lightest lens of its type, measuring just 8.2cm long and weighing less than 300g. The Lumix lens is comfortably shorter and less than half the weight of competitors, delivering the goods at all distances with an impressively compact form factor. The lens is dust, splash and freeze-resistant down to minus 10 celsius. | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica L |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 298 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 74 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 82 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics82/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 100 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 24° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 20.4 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 1x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features32/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 13 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |