Panasonic Introduces the First*1 Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens in the LUMIX S Series | Panasonic North America

Newark, N.J. (September 24, 2025) – Panasonic is proud to introduce the new LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. (S-R100500) interchangeable lens based on the L-Mount system standard. 

As the first*¹ ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the LUMIX S Series lineup to cover a focal length of up to 500mm, this lens supports lens teleconverters*² (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 capture stunning images and footage in a wide variety of shooting scenarios, including wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes. 

With an optimized lens element arrangement and Dual Phase Linear Motor, the lens achieves a remarkably compact design with an overall length of just 196.1mm, while delivering impressive ultra-telephoto performance. High-speed, high-precision, and silent autofocus, combined with Dual I.S. 2 image stabilization supporting up to 7.0 stops*³, ensures exceptional portability and handheld shooting support, expanding creative possibilities in the field. 

The lens is also designed for intuitive operation, featuring a customizable focus ring and a focus button. The focus ring can be used as a control ring, by assigning preferred settings such as aperture or other customizable parameters*⁴, while the focus button allows users to assign their preferred functions, enabling a highly personalized and responsive shooting experience. To meet the growing demand for video production, the lens also incorporates features such as focus breathing suppression and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure transitions, supporting high-quality video performance. 

With this product, Panasonic aims to expand the creative scope by providing a compact yet powerful ultra-telephoto shooting experience for both enthusiasts and professionals.  

Main Features  

1. The First*¹ 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 
• Covers focal lengths from 100mm to 500mm; compatible with lens teleconverters*² (sold separately) for ultra-telephoto shooting up to 1000mm  

2. Powerful 7.0-stop Dual I.S. 2 for Unshakable Stability and Enhanced Mobility

• Achieves highly effective image stabilization with 7.0-stop*³ Dual I.S. 2
• Ultra-telephoto zoom reaches 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

• Focus ring can be assigned to control shooting settings such as aperture (Control Ring function) *⁴
• Focus button can be assigned to support intuitive operations such as Hybrid Zoom*⁵

Price and availability

The new LUMIX S 100-500mm lens will be available for pre-order on September 25th for $2099.99 at valued channel partners.

^{*1 As of September 24, 2025. Among interchangeable lenses for AF compatible full-frame mirrorless cameras.} 

^{*2 With optional teleconverter DMW-STC20 attached. The maximum aperture becomes two stops slower.} 

^{When a teleconverter is attached, the focal length of this lens is limited to 150–500mm.} 

^{*3 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=500mm. When LUMIX S1RII is used.]} 

^{*4 Compatible cameras: DC-S1M2, DC-S1M2ES, DC-S1RM2 (Firmware version 1.2)} 

^{*5 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.} 

^{• L-Mount is a trademark or registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.} 

^{• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.} 

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