Panasonic has just officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS lens. It is a first ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the LUMIX S Series lineup to cover a focal length of up to 500mm, this lens supports lens teleconverters (sold separately), enabling ultra-telephoto shooting with a combined focal length of up to 1000mm. It delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh across the entire zoom range, enabling photographers and videographers to realize more expressive visions in a wide variety of subjects including wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes.
This new lens costs $2,097.99, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 100–500 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 7 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F5–7.1 | |
| Minimum aperture | F29–40 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 19 | |
| Groups | 12 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 UED, 2 ED, 2 UHR | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.80 m (31.5″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.36× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | 5m-Infinity | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1285 g (2.83 lb) | |
| Diameter | 92 mm (3.62″) | |
| Length | 196 mm (7.72″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | Unknown | |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
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| Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS | Pre-Order | B&H/ Adorama |