Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. Super Telephoto Zoom Lens

Professional Reach. Compact Design. Outstanding Performance.

The Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. Lens (S-R100500) is the ultimate super-telephoto zoom for the L-Mount system. Covering an expansive focal range from 100mm to 500mm—extendable to 1000mm with a teleconverter—this lens is built for photographers and videographers who demand exceptional reach, precision, and portability.

Perfect for wildlife, sports, motorsports, and landscape photography, it delivers superb sharpness, smooth bokeh, and professional video features in a surprisingly compact body.

Key Features

• Super Telephoto Zoom Range – 100–500mm (up to 1000mm with teleconverter)
  
• Optical Image Stabilisation – Up to 7 stops of Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation for shake-free handheld shooting
  
• Compact & Lightweight Design – Just 196.1mm in length and weighing 1,285g
  
• High-Speed, Silent Autofocus – Powered by a Dual Phase Linear Motor for fast, accurate AF
  
• Professional Video Performance – Suppression of focus breathing + smooth micro-step aperture control
  
• Rugged Build – Dust-, splash- and freeze-resistant for reliability in tough environments
  
• Customisable Controls – Focus ring, focus button, limiter switch, and O.I.S. toggle for intuitive operation

Designed for Both Stills and Video

• For Photographers:

  • Pin-sharp resolution and beautiful background separation across the zoom range

  • Effective stabilisation for handheld shooting at extreme focal lengths

  • Customisable controls for quick adjustments in the field

• For Videographers:

  • Focus breathing suppression ensures smooth, cinematic focus pulls

  • Micro-step aperture control delivers seamless exposure transitions

  • Silent autofocus prevents unwanted noise during recording

Technical Specifications

• Mount: L-Mount

• Focal Length: 100–500mm (up to 1000mm with teleconverter, sold separately)

• Maximum Aperture: f/5 (wide) – f/7.1 (tele)

• Minimum Aperture: f/29 (wide) – f/40 (tele)

• Angle of View: 24° (wide) – 5.0° (tele)

• Aperture Blades: 11 (circular diaphragm)

• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.8m (wide) / 1.5m (tele)

• Maximum Magnification: 0.16x (wide) / 0.36x (tele)

• Optical Construction: 19 elements in 12 groups (2 UED, 2 ED, 2 UHR lenses)

• Image Stabilisation: O.I.S. with Dual I.S. 2 (up to 7 stops at tele)

• Other Features: Customisable Focus Ring, Tight-Smooth Ring, Focus Button (Fn), Focus Limiter Switch, AF/MF Switch, O.I.S. Switch, Zoom Limit Switch

• Durability: Dust-, splash- and freeze-resistant (-10°C to 40°C)

• Filter Size: 82mm

• Dimensions: 92.0 × 196.1mm

• Weight: 1,285g

Included Accessories: Lens cap, rear lens cap, lens hood, tripod mount

Why Choose the Lumix S 100-500mm?

This lens is designed for photographers who want to go further without the bulk of traditional super-telephoto glass. Whether you’re tracking fast-moving wildlife, capturing dramatic sports action, or producing high-end video content, the LUMIX S 100-500mm provides the versatility, stabilisation, and precision to deliver professional results.

Take your photography and filmmaking further than ever before with the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. Super Telephoto Zoom Lens.