Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.
Announced September 24, 2025
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. is a compact and lightweight telephoto zoom lens that offers impressive reach for wildlife and sports photography. It features highly effective image stabilization and quick, quiet autofocus, making it a versatile choice for both stills and video despite its variable aperture.
Weighted from 13 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $2,097 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 100-500mm f/5-7.1
- Mount & coverage L-Mount Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS, 7 stops (CIPA)
- Close focus 80 cm (0.36x)
- Filter thread 82mm
- Autofocus motor Dual Phase Linear Motor
- Weight & size 1300g · 92 x 196.1 mm (3.62 x 7.72 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 13 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 7.5/10
If your top priorities are portability and stability, with an emphasis on video, the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 OIS offers an unbeatable package.
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With the Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS, Panasonic has created a fine telephoto zoom for L-mount users. It’s impressive how the firm has managed to squeeze 500mm reach into the size we’d expect for a 100-400mm zoom.
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The 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. is the longest Lumix S series zoom lens released to date, filling a rather large void in Panasonic's full-frame range.
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Outstanding image stabilization and excellent image quality should put this on the wishlist of wildlife and sports enthusiasts. It’s not small – but the lens is impressively compact and lightweight for its focal range; it’s not too much of a chore to fit into a camera bag.
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[I]f you're looking to get a wildlife and sports lens, I think this is a great option for you.
- Photo Review 8.9/10
The Lumix S 100-500mm f/5.0-7.1 lens will suit keen ports and wildlife shooters (particularly birders) who already own one of Panasonic’s S-series full frame cameras and are looking for a relatively compact and lightweight lens they can use on location.
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While its variable aperture and premium price tag might give some pause, its portability and optical performance more than justify the investment. I recommend it highly.
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I think if you're looking for the option of having a super long telly zoom then this is a really good choice.
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This really becomes the lens to choose. So, I think it’s going to be great fun to have and be able to shoot.
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At just over 1.2kg and under 200mm long, this is a lens you can carry all day. The new stabiliser is extremely effective, autofocus is quick and quiet, and the optical design provides sharpness with smooth bokeh rendering for stills and videos.
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I think that for a lot of people, this is the ultra telephoto lens to own.
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So overall, this brand new Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. telephoto zoom lens has really impressed me.
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[I]f you are in the market for a lens that gets you as close to the action as humanly possible without weighing you down too much, then I can't really think of anything better on the market currently than the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.
