Panasonic is expanding the LUMIX S system with a super-telephoto zoom that extends the series& focal length range to 500 mm for the first time – and even to a combined focal length of up to 1000 mm with the help of an optional teleconverter. The LUMIX S 100–500mm F5–7.1 O.I.S. is aimed at photo and video applications with a large distance requirement – such as in the areas of wildlife, motorsport or landscape – and complements Panasonic&s existing telephoto portfolio with more range in a compact design.
Optical Stabilization and Handheld Capability
The optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) works together with the camera&s internal stabilizer (Dual I.S.) and, according to CIPA measurements, is said to achieve up to 7.0 EV compensation performance (at 500 mm in combination with the LUMIX S1R).
Panasonic Supertele-Zoomobjektiv LUMIX S 100-500mm
Autofocus and Drive
A dual-phase linear motor is designed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus that, in combination with Dual I.S. image stabilization, supports handheld shooting. This combination is said to compensate for up to 7.0 stops. In addition, the LUMIX S 100-500mm offers features such as focus breathing suppression, bokeh throughout the zoom range, and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure transitions.
Panasonic Supertele-Zoomobjektiv LUMIX S 100-500mm
Operation and Design
For intuitive operation, the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm super-telephoto zoom lens features an individually configurable focus ring and a focus button. The focus ring can be used as a control ring to assign preferred settings such as aperture or other parameters. The focus button allows individual assignment of functions.
The lens is 196.1 mm long, weighs 1.3 kg, and is designed to be dust-, splash-, and cold-proof. Its optical design consists of 19 elements in 12 groups with 9 aperture blades.
Panasonic Supertele-Zoomobjektiv LUMIX S 100-500mm
Highlights at a Glance
- High resolution and bokeh throughout the zoom range
- Super-telephoto zoom with focal length range of 100–500 mm; compatible with teleconverters for up to 1000 mm
- Powerful image stabilization & compact design
- Dual I.S. 2 with up to 7.0 stops for maximum stability
- Compact design with only 196.1 mm length
- Fast, precise autofocus thanks to dual-phase linear motor
- Intuitive operation for creative control
- Focus ring can be used as a control ring for settings such as aperture
- Focus button for individual functions
- Ideal for video: Suppression of focus breathing and silent focusing
- Robust: Dust-, splash-, and freeze-resistant
Prices and Availability
The L-Mount 100-500 mm / F5-7.1 lens will be available from specialist retailers from the end of October for 2,099 euros.
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