Panasonic Announces the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS

[Richard-CN]

Today, Panasonic has announced the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 OIS. This is Panasonic’s entry-level offering in super telephoto zooms for those who have never owned one before. It’s a perfect entry into longer focal lengths without breaking the bank. This lens matches up almost identically to the Canon variant of the lens, the Canon […]

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[koenkooi]

I bet that the interwebs suddenly find f/7.1 not unusably dark anymore

 

[P-visie]

I bet that the interwebs suddenly find f/7.1 not unusably dark anymore

The “dark” and the “it is not an internal zoom” comments are remarkable by their absence . I have not seen “Panasonic is d**med” either, only praise for compact size and price.

 

[AlanF]

The MTFs are clearly not corrected for diffraction. Weight doesn't include tripod ring or lens hood - same as for RF 100-500mm. It will go very nicely with the G9ii, which outresolves the R7.

 

[AlanF]

I bet that the interwebs suddenly find f/7.1 not unusably dark anymore

f7.1 on M4/3 is equivalent to f/14.2 on FF! But, that is if you are comparing using the whole of full frame vs the whole of M4/3 sensor. However, if your are cropping the FF image to the same size as on M4/3, there is the same effective aperture on both.

 

[P-visie]

f7.1 on M4/3 is equivalent to f/14.2 on FF! But, that is if you are comparing using the whole of full frame vs the whole of M4/3 sensor. However, if your are cropping the FF image to the same size as on M4/3, there is the same effective aperture on both.

The Panasonic 100-500mm lens is an L-mount lens, for FF, not M4/3.

 

[AlanF]

The Panasonic 100-500mm lens is an L-mount lens, for FF, not M4/3.

Thanks - that saves me going out and buying it and a G9ii! It might be an idea for them to make a version with the M4/3 mount.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

I've always wondered if Canon will come up with a mkii of the 100-500mm because of its few shortcomings. Now, as there is a competitor that has a lens which at least on the spec sheet "beats" the the RF version, it might actually happen. TC availability throughout the zoom range is a big plus! The other pros are just slightly/ marginally better (weight/ max magnification) so I don´t think Canon will/ should bother.

I love my 100-500mm (one of two or three lenses I´d never ever sell!) but I could imagine Canon could try for:

- weight at 1.2 kg
- TC throughout the zoom range
- may f6.3 at the long end

I wouldn't expect a mkii before 2030. There are lenses in need of a mkii before this great lens

 

[AlanF]

I've always wondered if Canon will come up with a mkii of the 100-500mm because of its few shortcomings. Now, as there is a competitor that has a lens which at least on the spec sheet "beats" the the RF version, it might actually happen. TC availability throughout the zoom range is a big plus! The other pros are just slightly/ marginally better (weight/ max magnification) so I don´t think Canon will/ should bother.

I love my 100-500mm (one of two or three lenses I´d never ever sell!) but I could imagine Canon could try for:

- weight at 1.2 kg
- TC throughout the zoom range
- may f6.3 at the long end

I wouldn't expect a mkii before 2030. There are lenses in need of a mkii before this great lens

You won 't get 1.2 kg and f/6.3 at the long end with L specs.

 

[Exploreshootshare]

You won 't get 1.2 kg and f/6.3 at the long end with L specs.

1,25 and F6.7 then please if Panasonic can do it 1.3, Canon should be able to top that. even if it is f7.1...

 

[AlanF]

1,25 and F6.7 then please if Panasonic can do it 1.3, Canon should be able to top that. even if it is f7.1...

f/6.3 is 0.34 stops faster than f/7.1, and f/6.7 is 0.17 faster. I personally wouldn't appreciate a 0.17 stops increase enough to upgrade to that alone.

 

[P-visie]

f/6.3 is 0.34 stops faster than f/7.1, and f/6.7 is 0.17 faster. I personally wouldn't appreciate a 0.17 stops increase enough to upgrade to that alone.

I agree. The Panasonic lens weighs 1285 grams, the Canon weighs 1365 grams. As you have stated, it is unlikely that a significant weight saving is possible while keeping the same build quality. From the LensRentals teardown: “The rest of the teardown is what we expect from an RF L series lens. It’s filled with very robust construction, neatly and clearly laid out in a modular manner. It’s a very well-built and sturdy lens with cutting edge technology.”

See: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/20...ement-a-canon-rf-100-500mm-f4-7-7-1-teardown/