Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 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 build (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong macro (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong optical (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| 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 | Dual Phase Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 204 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/16 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 298 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 420 | 370 |
| AF Type | Dual Phase Linear Motor | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | SSM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | 98 | 25.9 | 84.8 | 82.5 | 81.6 | 22.6 | 80.4 | 33.6 | 59.7 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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