Panasonic unveils LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.

The LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S ultra-telephoto zoom lens is a remarkable addition to Panasonic's lineup, designed to extend creative possibilities for photographers and videographers alike. With its impressive focal range extending up to 500mm, this lens is versatile enough to capture detailed wildlife images, dynamic motorsports action, and breathtaking landscapes.

The compatibility with lens teleconverters further enhances its reach, enabling a staggering combined focal length of up to 1000mm. This capability allows for capturing distant subjects with exceptional clarity and detail. Besides its reach, the lens maintains high resolution and produces beautiful bokeh throughout the zoom range, ensuring that images are not only sharp but also aesthetically pleasing. Whether you're shooting video or stills, this lens is an excellent tool for anyone looking to explore the world of ultra-telephoto photography.

This lens is a testament to modern optical engineering, blending functionality and portability in an impressive package. Its optimized lens element arrangement, coupled with the Dual Phase Linear Motor, allows for a compact design that doesn’t compromise on performance. Measuring only 196.1mm in length, this lens delivers ultra-telephoto capabilities that are both powerful and precise. The high-speed, high-precision autofocus operates silently, making it ideal for capturing dynamic scenes without disruption. The Dual I.S. 2 image stabilization provides support for up to 7.0 stops, greatly enhancing handheld shooting stability. This combination of features not only ensures exceptional portability but also broadens creative opportunities for photographers, allowing them to explore and capture the world with remarkable clarity and detail.

This innovative lens is engineered with user-friendly features, making it an ideal tool for both photography and videography enthusiasts. The customisable focus ring offers versatility by allowing users to assign various settings like aperture, providing a seamless and intuitive control experience tailored to individual preferences. The focus button further enhances this personalisation, enabling users to program their preferred functions for quick access, thus ensuring a highly responsive shooting experience. Recognizing the increasing demand for video content, the lens includes advanced features such as focus breathing suppression, which minimizes changes in angle of view during focusing, and micro-step aperture control, which ensures smooth and gradual exposure transitions. These enhancements contribute to producing high-quality video content, making this lens a valuable asset for creators seeking precision and adaptability in their work.

The LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S will be available at Hireacamera very soon, so click here to be the first in line when it arrives!