Panasonic introduces the firstⁱ LUMIX S Series Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens: Get closer, near or far with the LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. (S-R100500GC)

Sydney, 25 September 2025: Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. interchangeable lens based on the L-Mount system standard.

The firstⁱⁱ ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the LUMIX S Series lineup with a focal length of up to 500mm, it supports optional lens teleconvertersⁱⁱⁱ. For example, with the LUMIX STC20 2x teleconverter attached, the lens achieves a combined focal length of up to 1000mm.

The S-R100500GC delivers beautiful bokeh across the entire zoom range, enabling photographers and videographers to capture stunning and dramatic images and footage in shooting scenarios including wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes.

Aaron Waters, Product Marketing Manager Imaging, Panasonic, said: “This lens is incredibly mobile in its class, allowing photographers or videographers to carry a telephoto zoom in remote locations where portability is paramount. The new ‘tight-smooth’ ring, customisable function button and focus ring provide precise, intuitive control that aligns with the user’s creative intent.”

The lens has a remarkably compact design, with an overall length of just 196.1mm, while delivering impressive ultra-telephoto performance. The small size for its class is achieved via an optimised lens element arrangement and a Dual Phase Linear Motor.

High-speed, high-precision, and silent autofocus, combined with Dual I.S. 2 image stabilisation supporting up to 7.0 stops^iv, ensures exceptional portability and handheld shooting support to expand creative possibilities in the field. This is backed with a dust, splash and freeze-resistant design and a fluorine coating^v.

The lens is designed for intuitive operation, featuring a customisable focus ring and a function button. The focus ring can be used as a control ring, by assigning preferred settings such as aperture or other customisable parameters^vi, while the function button allows users to assign functions such as Hybrid Zoom^vii, for a highly personalised and responsive shooting experience. The new tight-smooth ring adjusts the zoom ring’s feel for optimal control, so from delicate framing to fast zooming, the operator can achieve precise handling while preventing unintended zoom movements.

To meet the growing demand for high-quality video production, the lens incorporates features such as focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure transitions.

The LUMIX S-R100500GC is priced at $3,699 RRP. It is available in Australia in early November from photographic specialists and participating consumer electronics retailers.

Main Features

1. The First^viii Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens in the LUMIX S Series Covering Up to 500mm
- Maintains high resolution across the entire zoom range, delivering sharp detail and beautiful bokeh even at maximum aperture, ideal for photographers who want to capture distant subjects or dramatic shots.
- Covers focal lengths from 100mm to 500mm; compatible with lens teleconverters^ix (sold separately) for ultra-telephoto shooting up to 1000mm
- Focus as close as 0.8m (wide) with up to 0.36x magnification (tele)

2. Powerful 7.0-stop Dual I.S. 2 for Unshakeable Stability and Enhanced Mobility
- Achieves highly effective image stabilisation with 7.0-stop^x Dual I.S. 2
- Ultra-telephoto zoom in a remarkably compact 196.1mm design
- High-speed, high-precision AF powered by a Dual Phase Linear Motor

3. Intuitive Operability for Focused Shooting plus Rugged Design
- Focus ring can be assigned to control shooting settings such as aperture^xi (Control Ring function)
- Function button can be assigned to support intuitive operations
- Smooth vertical-to-horizontal switching with rotating tripod mount
- New tight-smooth ring adjusts the zoom ring’s feel for optimal control
- Dust-resistant, splash-resistant and freeze-resistant down to -10 degrees Celsius, with fluorine coating^xii.

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• L-Mount is a trademark or registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 

ⁱ As of September 24, 2025. Among interchangeable lenses for AF compatible full-frame mirrorless cameras.
ⁱⁱ As of September 24, 2025. Among interchangeable lenses for AF compatible full-frame mirrorless cameras.
ⁱⁱⁱ Lens teleconverters are sold separately. With optional teleconverter DMW-STC20 attached. Maximum aperture becomes two stops slower. When a teleconverter is attached, the focal length of this lens is limited to 150–500mm.
^iv Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=500mm. When LUMIX S1RII is used.]
^v Dust and splash-resistant: to avoid damage when using lens under these conditions, it must be used in accordance with the associated instructions in the manual.
^vi Control Ring can only be used when the focus mode is set to AF. Compatible cameras: DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S1RM2 (Firmware version 1.2)
^vii This function combines optical zoom and crop zoom, allowing you to extend the telephoto range using only the zoom ring without changing the focal length at the wide-end
^viii As of September 24, 2025. Among interchangeable lenses for AF compatible full-frame mirrorless cameras.
^ix Lens teleconverters are sold separately. With optional teleconverter DMW-STC20 attached. Maximum aperture becomes two stops slower. When a teleconverter is attached, the focal length of this lens is limited to 150–500mm.
^x Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=500mm. When LUMIX S1RII is used.]
^xi Compatible cameras: DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S1RM2 (Firmware version 1.2)
^xii Dust and splash-resistant: to avoid damage when using lens under these conditions, it must be used in accordance with the associated instructions in the manual.