Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 zoom lens review

August 21, 2026

This is a rolling review Key Features and Benefits of the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500 mm F5-7.1Smaller and lighter than rivals - two UHR elements to reduce size and weightOne Ultra ED and two ED glass elements to minimise fringingProgrammable focus ringProgrammable Fn buttonWeatherproofingFluorine coating to protect the front element from water drying marks and fingerprints Removable tripod collar with Arca-Swiss type footUltra Competitive pricingWhat Is It?The Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm is a premium, high-end zoom (not an out-and-out pro-level lens but one a pro might consider all the same). It’s aimed at sports, aviation and wildlife photographers; collectively, you could say ‘action' photograph