The Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F/2.8 Macro Lens is the world's smallest and lightest medium telephoto macro lens, weighing just 298g. As part of Panasonic's L-Mount lens lineup designed for their full-frame mirrorless cameras, this lens offers superior image quality in an incredibly compact and portable body.

Despite its tiny size, the 100mm F/2.8 Macro packs some serious features. Its fast, precise autofocus is powered by a newly developed linear focus motor that enables smooth and silent operation – ideal for both photo and video. The lens design incorporates 13 elements in 11 groups with multiple aspherical, ED, and UED elements that work together to produce stunning image quality with high resolution, gorgeous bokeh, and excellent sharpness from edge to edge.

With a maximum magnification ratio of 1:1, the 100mm Macro excels at extreme close-up photography. Its minimum focusing distance is just 8 inches, allowing you to fill the frame with tiny subjects. The compact size also makes it easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces. Yet its versatility expands beyond macro photography. The 100mm mid-telephoto focal length creates pleasing compression for portraits, while the bright F/2.8 aperture affords background blur.

Designed to match Panasonic's existing F/1.8 prime lenses, the 100mm F/2.8 Macro has a unified look, size and 67mm filter thread. This makes it easy to swap with other lenses without needing to recalibrate gear. Images render with consistent colours too. Video shooters will also appreciate the fast, precise autofocus and smooth exposure transitions during filming.

Offering professional capabilities in a pint-sized package, the Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F/2.8 Macro Lens is an ideal choice for photographers and videographers alike needing top-tier image quality and extreme portability.

Key Features

- The world's smallest and lightest medium telephoto macro lens

- Weighs only 298g

- Fast, precise autofocus with linear focus motor

- 13 element, 11 group lens design with aspherical, ED, and UED elements

- Maximum 1:1 magnification ratio

- Minimum focusing distance of 8 inches

- 9 aperture blades for pleasing bokeh

- Matches the design and size of Panasonic's F/1.8 primes

- 67mm filter threads

- Dust and splash-resistant construction

- Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F/2.8 Macro Lens User Benefits:

- Incredibly portable and easy to carry around

- Ideal for handheld, gimbal, and drone use

- Smooth, silent autofocus performance for photos and videos

- Stunning image quality with sharp details and creamy bokeh

- Extreme close-up shots with 1:1 macro magnification

- Intuitive manual focus controls and programmable focus limiter

- Lens swapping without recalibrating gear

- Consistent look, feel, and image rendering across the system

- Durable enough for outdoor and adventure use

- Versatile mid-telephoto focal length for portraits and details

- Bright f/2.8 aperture for background separation

True Life-Size Macro Magnification

Capture the world on a miniature scale with the 100mm Macro's industry-leading 1:1 maximum magnification power. Subjects as small as 0.8 inches across fill the entire sensor for jaw-dropping realism. Get as close as 8 inches away while maintaining sharp focus. The generous 20.4cm minimum focus distance gives you sufficient room to manoeuvre.

Innovatively Compact Design

Despite its tiny size, this lens packs heavyweight features. Weighing just 298g, it achieves big performance via an ingenious Double Focus System – essentially two lens groups in one collar – with 3 aspherical elements bending light to minimise size. This pint-sized package handles easily for handheld macro photography yet takes up little space in your gear bag.

Swift, Silent Autofocus

A state-of-the-art linear focus motor drives rapid, precise AF with a dual-phase detection system that quickly identifies and locks onto subjects. Whisper-quiet operation suits both photos and videos. For optimising AF speed, engage the programmable focus limiter to restrict the focusing range to your defined bounds.

Crisp Macro Clarity

Meticulously designed optics draw out hidden details not visible to the naked eye for sensational macro clarity. Nine circular diaphragm blades produce aesthetic bokeh when desired. Aspherical and specialised ED/UED elements correct distortions for images with exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness.

Seamless Video Shooting

From the silent AF to controlled breathing and no focus shift, this macro delivers advanced video capabilities. Stepless aperture, processor stabilisation and flexible AF/MF facilitate smooth exposure and focus transitions when filming.

Consistent Performance

With identical dimensions, filter threads, and image rendering to Panasonic's S Series f/1.8 primes, changing lenses is fast and easy without recalibrating gear.

Specifications:

Lens Mount: L-Mount

Aperture Blade Number: 9 blades (circular aperture)

Minimum: Aperture f/22

Maximum Magnification: 1:1 (life-size)

Minimum Focus Distance: 0.204 m / 8 in

Maximum Diameter x Length: φ74 x 82 mm / 2.9 x 3.2 in

Weight: 298 g / 10.5 oz

Filter Size: 67 mm

Dust and Splash Resistance: Yes

Special Elements: 3 aspherical, 2 UED, 1 ED

Autofocus Motor: Linear Motor