Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
The 100mm f/2.8 full-frame macro lens delivers 1:1 magnification in an exceptionally light 298g build. Its dual linear and stepping AF motors combine with full weather sealing for fast, quiet focus in challenging conditions. This lens is best for macro photographers who prioritize portability and durability when shooting detailed, life-size close-ups outdoors.
Focal length 100mm
Aperture 22
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 298 g
af type Dual Phase Linear Motor
lens type macro
61 Overall Score
Price ¥217,988
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong macro (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong optical (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 100 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 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 | Dual Phase Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 204 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-135mm | 12-100mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/4.0 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 515 | 798 |
| AF Type | Dual Phase Linear Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | MSC AF |
| 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 S-E100 100mm | 98.3 | 28.4 | 83.2 | 79.3 | 68.9 | 24.6 | 34.1 | 48.8 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.6 | 58.7 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO Compare | 54.8 | 70.2 | 55.9 | 99 | 96.3 | 71.8 | 96.9 | 31.8 | 96.3 |
Price
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