Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F/2.8 Macro 100mm
Weighing just 298g, this full-frame 100mm macro is the lightest in its class, combining a bright f/2.8 aperture with a dual linear/stepping motor AF system for fast, silent focusing down to 1:1 magnification. Its dust- and splash-resistant build, paired with a sophisticated 13-element optical design featuring three aspherical and three ED elements, ensures sharp, aberration-free images even in challenging conditions. This lens is best for field macro photographers who need a highly portable, weather-sealed setup for handheld 1:1 close-ups without a tripod.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong macro (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 100 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F/2.8 Macro 100mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 24-240mm | 16-28mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 544 | 450 | 780 | 450 | 495 |
| AF Type | Linear Motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Stepping AF Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S 100mm F/2.8 Macro 100mm | 98.1 | 87.1 | 86.3 | 93.1 | 83.1 | 84.3 | 33.3 | 15.7 | 83.3 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.1 | 69.9 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 89.3 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.2 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 67.3 | 70 | 37.7 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.4 | 54.7 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 77.4 | 97.2 | 85.6 | 83.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.2 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 67.9 | 64.1 | 37.7 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 73 | 80 | 86.2 | 20.9 | 76.8 | 89.5 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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