Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

★★★★★ 4.8 (16)

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
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm lens
61 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
  • Strong macro (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong optical (69th percentile) 69th

Cons

  • Below average aperture (24th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviews1122222Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 98.3
Bokeh 28.2
Build 83.5
Macro 79.4
Optical 69.3
Aperture 24.4
Versatility 34.2
Social Proof 48.8
Stabilization 36

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 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 100mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-400mm 13mm 18-135mm
Max Aperture 22 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/1.4 f/3.5
Mount L-Mount Sony E Fuji X Nikon Z Sony E Canon EF-S
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false true false false
Weight (g) 298 615 92 726 415 515
AF Type Dual Phase Linear Motor HLA VXD linear motor STM STM STM
Lens Type macro zoom zoom zoom Wide-Angle zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm 98.328.283.579.469.324.434.248.836
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.584.35985.998.976.999.67899.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.374.996.687.774.676.999.283.181.3
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.977.851.681.39771.298.983.198.3
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare 86.996.642.189.482.696.434.27481.3
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 86.974.947.333.280.176.9967892.6

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$26,365 1 offers across 1 retailers
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MX$26,365

Usage Scores

Macro (75.4)Overall (60.8)Budget (53.1)Street (64.1)Travel (60.1)Portrait (45)Landscape (53.1)Professional (69.4)Video Cinema (57.8)Wildlife Sports (63.1)

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