Available to pre-order now, the Panasonic LUMIX S 100–500 f/57.1 OIS is the first ultra-telephoto S-series lens. “Close” begins at 100mm, and (with optional 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverter) long goes all the way to 1000m. Combining the compression of a super-long focal length with the superior resolution and bokeh to be expected from any S-series lens, images made with this lens are sure to astonish and impress.
Driven by world-renowned Japanese technology and a spirit of never-ending innovation, LUMIX cameras inspire creators to tell their stories beautifully and vividly. This is the kind of lens that fully supports that expression. The body of the lens has been carefully engineered to make production effortless, intuitive, and pleasant. The lens is only 7.72″ long and 3.62″ in diameter, weighing 2.83 pounds. A customizable focus button, focus ring, tight-smooth adjustment (a new feature!), and rotating tripod mount are all noteworthy. Especially important for videographers, the aperture allows for micro-adjustments, too.
Movie-oriented folks will also be pleased to hear that focus breathing has been suppressed and that the lens, combined with a compatible body, can achieve up to seven stops of shake correction with Dual I.S. Dual Phase Linear Motors drive a fast & accurate autofocus system. The S-R100500 can focus as closely as 2.62′ (on the wide end) and with a maximum magnification of 0.36 (at 500mm). Rounding out the package, the lens is splash-, dust-, and freeze-resistant, plus a fluorine coating helps keep the all-important front element clean.
Whether you’re photographing wildlife, races, distant landscape features, or picking out unexpected details, the LUMIX S-R100500 is bound to astound. Order today so you can get to the good part!
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