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Certified Keeper Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.
87 PixelMeter Score 13 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, precise, and near-silent autofocus
  • Highly effective image stabilization
  • Compact and lightweight design for its focal range
  • Excellent optical quality and sharpness
  • Durable weather-sealed construction with useful tripod collar
Cons Cons
  • Slow maximum aperture requires higher ISO in low light
  • Minor optical compromises including edge softness and lens breathing
  • Inconsistent zoom ring performance
  • Physical size increases significantly when zoomed
  • Higher price point compared to third-party alternatives

Launch price Launch price $2,097
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 100-500mm f/5-7.1
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage L-Mount · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 7 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 80 cm (0.36x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual Phase Linear Motor
Weight & size Weight & size 1285g (2 lb 13.3 oz) · 92 x 196.1 mm (3.62 x 7.72 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 24, 2025
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,097
Lens mount Lens mount L-Mount
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series LUMIX S Series

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 12
Special elements Special elements 2 UED lenses, 2 ED lenses, 2 UHR lenses
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 100mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 500mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/7.1
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/40
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 24° - 5°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual Phase Linear Motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 80 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.36x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 7 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring No
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1285g (2 lb 13.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 92mm (3.62 in)
Length Length 196.1mm (7.72 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom No
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood Included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x